Towers of Defiance

- Reviews -

This book explores the history and evolution of the Welsh castle during the time when the native rulers held sway (c. 1066-1283). An extremely comprehensive, full-colour guide, it is illustrated throughout with spectacular new aerial photography, plans and reconstruction drawings, through which the author examines the various architectural designs and layouts that created the distinctive form of the Welsh castle. A historical introduction sets the scene for the period and explains the ruling aristocracys need for castles, exploring the social and political struggles that characterised the age and the ways in which the rulers of early medieval Wales used castles and other defensive structures to enhance and maintain their status. An architectural introduction examines the structure of the castles, their design, layout and method of construction. The gazetteer section then looks at each of the known and presumed native fortifications, organised under the various royal dynasties of medieval Wales. Each entry provides a historical and architectural summary of the site, including recent discoveries and revised interpretations of well-known sites, along with map references and access details for visitors. -- Y Lolfa

- Author Bio -

Paul R Davis was born in South Wales and educated at Dyfed College of Art. He has worked for the Dyfed Archaeological Trust, and is author-illustrator of ten books on the historic monuments of Wales, three now in their second edition. In his day job, he is a professional surveyor Paul R Davis was born in South Wales and educated at Dyfed College of Art. He has worked for the Dyfed Archaeological Trust, and is author-illustrator of ten books on the historic monuments of Wales, three now in their second edition. In his day job, he is a professional surveyor

- Full Details -

Status:	No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13:	9781912631308
Published:	6 Jul 2021
Published In:	United Kingdom
Imprint:	Y Lolfa
Publisher:	Y Lolfa
Format:	Paperback
Height:	249mm
Width:	169mm
Pages:	288

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