British Medieval Castles

Plantagenet Somerset Fry, the well- known historian, presents, in a lively and readable way, the history and development of castles in Britain since 1066 to the beginnings of the great residential Tudor houses of the sixteenth century. He makes interesting comments on the theory of castles and the military, political and social changes which affected their evolution. Individual castles are selected for a more detailed account of their historical background, the dramatic episodes associated with them, architec- tural highlights, social importance and present day condition.
Over 40 photographs and drawings accompany the text together with a Glossary of terms, a detailed Gazetteer and map.
A book certainly for the visitor and traveller but also for anyone who is interested in and fascinated by these great monuments of British history.