Castles of England
Publisher: Wikibooks 2012
Description:
This book is about castles in England, their development and design through the medieval period. Castles developed throughout this period in response to the changing demands placed on them. A glossary and a time line illustrating the development of castles through history can be found at the end of the book along with a reference section detailing every castle in England.
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