The Decline of the Castle por M.W. Thompson - 12/31/1994

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Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press. NF. 1987. Hardcover. Hardback in Near Fine condition, Near Fine dust jacket. 4to 11" to 13" tall. 211 pages. * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided * .

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Wigston: Harveys (Magna), 1994. 211 pp, large 8vo (9 7/8" H). "Extensively illustrated with photographs, plans and period engravings, (this) book examines the decline of the castle as both fortification and seigneurial residence over the two and a half centuries that preceded the Civil War. In general, this was a period in which function played less and less part and display - even fantasy - ever more in the minds of castle builders. Although few new castles were built in England after 1400, the growing power of artillery and continuing warfare in Scotland and across the Channel in France continued to provide stimuli to fresh architectural development. Dr. Thompson relates alterations in design to contemporary social changes and devotes particular attention to the rapid decline of Tudor times and to the massive destruction wrought by Parliamentary forces during the Civil War and Commonwealth. A concluding chapter examines the enticing quality the image of the castle has continued to hold… Ler mais

GB: Magna Books, 1994. Glazed pictorial boards. In fine condition BUT top text edge very slightly marked. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is a little creased along top edge.. 1st Thus. Hardback. nrFine/VG+ DW.

Leicester: Magna Books, 1994. Book. Near Fine. Pictorial Boards. 9 7/8" x 7 1/2". 211 pages, extensively illustrated with photographs, plans and period engravings. Examines the decline of the castle over the two and a half centuries that preceded the English Civil War. A concluding chapter examines some remarkable latterday examples of the genre, including Burges' Castell Coch and Lutyens' Castle Drogo. Useful appendices, Bibliography..

Magna Books, 1994-01-01. Hardcover. New.