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Norman Stone Castles (2): Europe 950–1204
Christopher Gravett
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Description for Norman Stone Castles (2): Europe 950–1204
Paperback. Featuring some of the most distinctive castles of Europe, including Chateau Gaillard, this book covers in detail the events and aftermath of the First Crusade and the foundation of the Crusader states and castles. Illustrator(s): Hook, Adam. Series: Fortress. Num Pages: 64 pages, 30 b&w and 32 colour illustrations, bibliography, further reading, glossary, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; 3H; AMKL; HBJD; HBLC; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 230.
Following their settlement in the north of France, the Normans sought to consolidate their territorial gains in what was to become known as Normandy. They did this by building a series of castles and fortifications. Duke William's desire to hold down his lords, and his efforts to crush opposition to his minority also led to a number of famous sieges at castles such as Brionne, Arques and Alencon. This book discusses the Norman castles in Normandy, as well as in the Mediterranean, where at Melfi and Ademo in Italy and Sicily, Sahyun and Bagras in the Principality of Antioch they also left their mark.
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Series
Fortress
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841766034
SKU
V9781841766034
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Christopher Gravett
Chris Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognised authority on the arms, armour and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and film productions, and has written many books for Osprey, including Warrior 1: Norman Night 950-1204 AD. He currently works as a curator at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specialises in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, the American Civil War and the American Revolution. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.
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