Hislop, Malcolm

How To Read Castles

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ISBN 13:: 9781912217687
author:: Hislop, Malcolm
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Herbert Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 256
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History,
Condition:: New
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Discover the stories behind the stones. This compact guide takes a visual approach to understanding castle architecture, covering styles, materials and historical significance across a range of architectural features. From 10th-century motte-and-baileys to Japanese hirajiro fortresses, explore how castles shaped their surroundings and provide insight into the power dynamics of their time. Armed with this book, you'll be able to unpick the histories embedded in every castle's design, from rugged coastline defences to soaring mountain fortresses. With its focus on the 10th-16th century period, this travel-size primer is both an architectural reference and a visitor's guide, offering a unique perspective on some of history's most impressive architecture.

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