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| How Castles Were BuiltCastle building though the ages
How Castles Were Built (The Age of Castles) by Peter Hicks describes castle building from the earliest castles, which were made of wood, to the great stone castles built at the time of the crusades for children.Defensive and offensive weaponCastles were built not only as a defensive measure, and offensive weapon, but also as a home. Castles were made by their owners for specific purposes, or evolved into new purposes over time. First and foremost castles were places of protection from an invading enemy. Secondly castles were offensive weapons, built in otherwise hostile territories from which to control surrounding lands. Castles, on an average, took 10-15 years to complete.Peter HicksPeter Hicks defines the castle and its function in the medieval world. He also describes the characteristics of the different types of castles and how the design evolved. To gain additional facts, a glossary, timeline, index and bibliography are included.A three-part illustrated project, showing how to make a model of a typical 'concentric' castle is also included. PublicationHow Castles Were Built (The Age of Castles) by Peter HicksPublisher: Hodder Wayland ISBN: 0750232285 More informationCastles Main Page |
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How Castles Were Built (The Age of Castles) by Peter Hicks describes castle building from the earliest castles, which were made of wood, to the great stone castles built at the time of the crusades for children.