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Behind the Castle Gate: From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance book cover

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Behind the Castle Gate From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

By Matthew Johnson Copyright 2002
230 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge
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In this engaging book Matthew Johnson looks 'behind the castle gate' to discover the truth about castles in England at the end of the Middle Ages. Traditional studies have seen castles as compromises between the needs of comfort and of defence, and as statements of wealth or power or both. By encouraging the reader to view castles in relation to their inhabitants, Matthew Johnson uncovers a... Read more
Acknowledgements. List of Figures. Preface: Behind the gate at Cooling 1. Introduction: Casting our Eyes Upon Sconces 2. Watery Landscapes 3. The Ordering of the Late Medieval Castle 4. Medieval to Renaissance 5. Kenilworth: The evidence house 6. Beyond the Pale 7. Conclusion: Rethinking castles Glossary. Bibliography. Index

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Johnson, Matthew

'It is so important a contribution to castle studies, that ... colleagues ought to be aware of it ... this is a deeply scholarly book which requires the most intense attention given to it.' - Fortress Study Group Casemate

'A work that is full of ideas, stimulating and written in a style that makes is a pleasure to read. In the field of 'historic archaeology' Johnson has already made his mark - his latest offering will not disappoint.' - Landscape History

'Highly personal and engaging ... Behind the Castle Gate has much to offer the student of vernacular architecture as well as the devotees of castle studies ... hugely enjoyable.' - Vernacular Architecture

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