- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Channel 4 Books; illustrated edition edition (2 May 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752215361
- ISBN-13: 978-0752215365
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 15.6 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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- #32 in Books > History > World History > 501-1500
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Product Description
Oxford Times, June 2003
An interesting political overview of each period of castle building.
Book Description
From the author of A Great and Terrible King and The Norman Conquest comes a sweeping and surprising history of some of the most magnificent buildings in Britain.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A fantastic resume of the history of the Castle over the years. No need to have watched the programme as the authors descriptions and diagrams allow your mind to illustrate all the mystery and facts surrounding a great British (or was it French!) tradition. A tribute to the author is the fact that you can't put it down. When will he write another and what will the subject be?????
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Much better than the usual picture book accompanying the TV series - an excellent introduction to castles and the reasons for them.
Only real criticism, it would benefit from a few more maps and illustrations to go with the descriptions of sites.
Only real criticism, it would benefit from a few more maps and illustrations to go with the descriptions of sites.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An interesting and very readable book. Marc Morris explains the evolution of the castle and how it has worked (or not) at different times in history. He really has brought the subject to life. He tells us about the people who built castles and examines what they wanted from their own particular version of it. This book was as gripping as any thriller!
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Excellent
A really excellent book on the architecture, history, and politics behind castles. Not only do we learn how they were built, but why, and why at that precise location. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Bart Coessens
Perfect
This is the essential book of castles - along with the documentary series Marc Morris has made it is a perfect interpretation. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Peter
Castles vividly brought to life
This book brings castles alive like no other. When I was young I loved visiting castles with my parents and we always bought the booklet about each particular castle. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sally Walker
Highly Recommended!
I bought this book without any prior knowledge, just chose it on Amazon for some reason.
It turned out to be a very engaging and informative read. Read more
It turned out to be a very engaging and informative read. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by antiolka
Castle by Marc Morris
Castle: A History of Buildings That Shaped Medieval Britain
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Published on 18 Sep 2008 by Neil Collarbon
History brought to Life
This book is an excellent read. The author has managed to keep the text detailed and informative without being too dry or boring. Read more
Published on 17 July 2003
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This book is highly informative, well written and takes a completely different approach. Morris focuses upon not only the history of the castle itself but upon the reasons for... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2003 by "rob2jowett"
a great read!
This is an excellent companion to Morris' television series of
the same title, even as it stands on its own as a highly
entertaining and informative read. Read more
the same title, even as it stands on its own as a highly
entertaining and informative read. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2003
King of the Castle
If you've seen the fascinating Channel 4 series of the same name, you'll appreciate Morris's unique ability as a TV academic to present quite complex historical events lucidly, and... Read more
Published on 31 May 2003
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