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NORMAN STONE CASTLES
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| Volume: |
v. 1 |
| By: |
Christopher Gravett, Adam Hook (Illus) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
184176602X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781841766027 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
22 October, 2003 |
| Series: |
Fortress No. 13 |
| Pages: |
64 |
| Description: |
The Normans were some of the most feared warriors of the High Medieval period, descended from the Vikings. They built on their warlike reputation, culminating in their quest of England under Duke William I. This work covers all these developments from the early days of William I. |
| Synopsis: |
The Normans were some of the most feared warriors of the High Medieval period, descended from the Vikings who had settled in Northern France under their leader Rollo in or around 911: throughout the following centuries they built on their warlike reputation. This culminated in their conquest of England under Duke William I. This conquest was by no means assured even after the climactic victory of the battle of Hastings. In order to consolidate his position, William built a series of fortifications around the country. This book covers all these developments from the early days of William I through to the fortifications of Henry II, Richard I and John. |
| Illustrations: |
35 b&w & 27 colour illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |