Castles & fortifications books

Scottish castles and Tower Houses evolved as fortified dwellings that were erected in an environment of weak royal...  Read More >>

A brief introduction to the history of the castle in Wales, with photographs and stories from Welsh history. The...  Read More >>

Spanning Dunbar in the east to Linlithgow in the west as well as the city of Edinburgh itself, this guide contains...  Read More >>

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Examines and reviews its significance in an architectural, cultural, social and economical context. The authors...  Read More >>

Filled with spectacular color photos and intriguing detail, these informative books belong in the library of every...  Read More >>

Leafing through the engaging text of this book, dwelling on the photographs and exhaustive descriptions, is like...  Read More >>

Built in remote, mountainous regions as refuges by the Ismaili Muslims of Iran and Syria fleeing from persecution...  Read More >>

Castles used to be seen as essentially military structures. Researchers have begun to paint a more complex picture,...  Read More >>

Castles are among the most mysterious buildings on earth. Their grimly silent stones are signposts to a past filled...  Read More >>

Is the most complete archaeological account ever published of the development, form and function of fortification...  Read More >>

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After the Second Crusade in 1148 the Crusader States embarked on a period of caution and consolidation and, in an...  Read More >>

This classic Pitkin looks at the wide range and history of castles in England, introduced by the Normans in the...  Read More >>

This evocative survey traces the rise of fortresses across England and Wales, with 200 photographs, drawings, and...  Read More >>

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A history of the castles of France and their inhabitants, this comprehensive work details the geography and history...  Read More >>

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Approximately 150 photographs from the Francis Frith Collection of a selection of castles spanning over 100 years....  Read More >>

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A historical tour of the most prestigious chateaux in the world's most popular wine making region. Offers a taste...  Read More >>

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