A History Of The Castles Of Herefordshire And Their Lords
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Sprache:Englisch
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
15.12.2020
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
218
Maße (L/B/H)
28/21,6/1,2 cm
Gewicht
562 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-5430-772-0
Herefordshire's fortresses keep the county's story at their thresholds. History lives in stone here. A History Of The Castles Of Herefordshire And Their Lords presents a meticulous survey of border strongholds, pairing architectural observation with the human histories tied to each site. Equal parts a medieval architecture book and a practical historical castles guide, it tracks the course of castle construction history from earthwork motte and bailey to later masonry, and traces the changing fortunes of the feudal lords of england who held sway over these lands. Written with the measured detail of victorian era england's county studies, its descriptions of herefordshire medieval sites and their landscapes make it essential reading for students of british castle history, while the careful recording of ownership makes it useful as a genealogy research resource. Readers will find lucid explanations of defensive form and function, thoughtful notes on siting and landscape, and a steady focus on how castles shaped settlement, law and family; material that suits both casual readers and more specialised local researchers. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As an english heritage reference it brings clarity to herefordshire landmarks and place-names, and it sits naturally in any castles of britain collection or local studies shelf. Curators, genealogists and independent researchers will find it a trustworthy genealogy research resource and a sound starting point for further study; local history enthusiasts can use it to contextualise walks, visits and archive enquiries around the county. Whether browsed for its vivid ruin descriptions or housed with classic literature, this historical castles guide has the archival rigour that classic-literature collectors prize and the readable narrative that casual readers appreciate.
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