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A collection of the most significant articles in castle studies, with contributions from scholars in history, archaeology, historic buildings and landscape archaeology. The castles of the late medieval period represent some of the finest medieval monuments in Britain, with an almost infinite capacity to fascinate and draw controversy. They are also a source of considerable academic debate. The contents of this volume represent key works in castle scholarship. Topics discussed include castle warfare, fortress customs, architectural design and symbolism, spatial planning and the depiction of castles in medieval romance. The contributions also serve to highlight the diversity of approaches to the medieval castle, ranging from the study of documentary and literary sources, analysis of fragmentary architectural remains and the recording of field archaeology. The result is a survey that offers an in-depth analysis of castle building from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries, and places castles within their broader social, architectural and political contexts. Robert Liddiard is Professor of History, University of East Anglia. Contributors: Nicola Coldstream, Charles Coulson, Philip Dixon, Graham Fairclough, P.A. Faulkner, John Goodall, Beryl Lott, Charles McKean, T.E. McNeill, Richard K. Morris, Michael Prestwich, Christopher Taylor, Muriel A. Whitaker.

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Author:   Robert E Liddiard
Publisher:   Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Imprint:   The Boydell Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9781783270330

ISBN 10:   1783270330
Pages:   443
Publication Date:   18 November 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Robert Liddiard, Introduction Charles Coulson, Fourteenth-Century Castles in Context: Apotheosis or Decline? Nicola Coldstream, 'Architects, Advisors and Design at Edward I's Castles in Wales' Philip Dixon and Beryl Lott, The Courtyard and the Tower: Contexts and Symbols in the Development of Late Medieval Great Houses P. A. Faulkner, Castle Planning in the Fourteenth Century Graham Fairclough, Meaningful Constructions: Spatial and Functional Analysis of Medieval Buildings . Philip Dixon, Mota, Aula et Turris: the Manor-Houses of the Anglo-Scottish Border John Goodall, Lulworth Castle, Dorset Charles McKean, A Scottish Problem with Castles Charles Coulson, Structural Symbolism in Medieval Castle Architecture Charles Coulson, Specimens of Freedom to Crenellate by Licence Charles Coulson, Some Analysis of the Castle of Bodiam, East Sussex Michael Prestwich, English Castles in the Reign of Edward II T. E. McNeill, Castles of Ward and the Changing Pattern of Border Conflict in Ireland Philip Dixon, The Donjon of Knaresborough: the Castle as Theatre Richard K. Morris, The Architecture of Arthurian Enthusiasm: Castle Symbolism in the Reigns of Edward I and his Successors Christopher Taylor, Medieval Ornamental Landscapes Muriel A. Whitaker, Otherworld Castles in Middle English Arthurian Romance Glossary Guide to Further Reading

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Makes a considerable and much-needed contribution [and offers a] comprehensive analysis. MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY A very important addition to the literature of castle studies...strongly recommended to serious students of medieval castle studies. CASEMATE

A weighty and impressive collection. as a shop window for the vitality of castle studies, this volume will be particularly useful for scholars [and] will prove hugely valuable to researchers and students. HISTORY Within its covers, readers will discover a range of truly excellent papers that might collectively serve as a primer for English castle studies. SPECULUM Professor Liddiard has done a splendid job in bringing these chapters together in one place, as a hugely valuable resource for students and professionals alike. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW Makes a considerable and much-needed contribution [and offers a] comprehensive analysis. MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY A very important addition to the literature of castle studies...strongly recommended to serious students of medieval castle studies. CASEMATE

A very important addition to the literature of castle studies...strongly recommended to serious students of medieval castle studies. CASEMATE

A weighty and impressive collection. as a shop window for the vitality of castle studies, this volume will be particularly useful for scholars [and] will prove hugely valuable to researchers and students. * HISTORY * Within its covers, readers will discover a range of truly excellent papers that might collectively serve as a primer for English castle studies. * SPECULUM * Professor Liddiard has done a splendid job in bringing these chapters together in one place, as a hugely valuable resource for students and professionals alike. * ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW * Makes a considerable and much-needed contribution [and offers a] comprehensive analysis. * MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY * A very important addition to the literature of castle studies...strongly recommended to serious students of medieval castle studies. * CASEMATE *

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