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OverviewRevealing the turbulent and dramatic history of England's castles To use a phrase from Shakespeare, castles are 'stories in stones'. They remained the architectural landmarks of 1,000 years of British history. The Norman flair for castle building reflected the necessity of controlling a defeated population, rewarding European knights who had aided William the Conqueror, and protecting the realm against rebellion and Scandinavian predators who were a constant threat, and established the Feudal system which unified the English into a nation. They have also provided the setting for some of the most dramatic deeds in British history in war and political conflict. In this well researched and vividly illustrated book, Marc Alexander explores the story of England's castles, featuring many of the most colourful examples of England's impressive range of castles. AUTHOR: Marc Alexander Is a former Fleet Street journalist and a consultant editor of Heritage Magazine. For many years he contributed a regular history column to Majesty magazine. He has written over sixty books, some of them translated into nine languages, both in fiction and on non-fiction topics from castles to folklore. His books include 'The Outrageous Queens', 'Haunted Churches and Abbeys of Britain', 'Royal Murder' and 'A Companion to the Royal Heritage of Britain'. SELLING POINTS: . The latest in the successful 'Story' series! . Packed with colourful photographs . Full of little-known facts and figures . Showcasing the best of England's castles, including Windsor, Warwick and Alnwick . Featuring such colourful stories as the two princes in the tower and the menagerie at the Tower of London . With a timeline, glossary and list of castles 100 colour illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marc AlexanderPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 18.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 12.40cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9780752491103ISBN 10: 0752491105 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 03 March 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMarc Alexander is a consultant editor of Heritage Magazine and for many years he contributed a regular history column to Majesty magazine. He has written more than 60 books, including Britain's Royal Heritage, A Companion to Folklore, Myths & Customs of Britain, and A Companion to the Royal Heritage of Britain. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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