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Book Synopsis Castles and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans 1450–1650 by : Stuart Reid
Download or read book Castles and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans 1450–1650 written by Stuart Reid and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the exception of the key royal sites, such as Stirling and Edinburgh, few Scottish castles were located at strategic points, or were intended to house garrisons required to defend or subjugate towns. Instead they were primarily fortified dwelling houses, erected in an environment of weak Royal authority and endemic feuding between rival clans and groups, in both Highland and Lowland areas. Although some enceinte castles were developed during the 16th and 17th centuries, most defensive construction focused on the tower house, a distinctive vernacular style of Scottish fortification. This book examines the design, development, and purpose of these quintessentially Scottish buildings, and also covers larger sites such as Urquhart and Blackness.
Book Synopsis Scottish Castles and Fortifications by : Christopher J. Tabraham
Download or read book Scottish Castles and Fortifications written by Christopher J. Tabraham and published by Stationery Office Books (TSO). This book was released on 1986 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These easy-to-read books are a perfect introduction to the history of Scotland. Full of little-know facts and color illustrations, these books help bring history to life. The Stationery Office.
Book Synopsis Castles of Scotland by : Martin Coventry
Download or read book Castles of Scotland written by Martin Coventry and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must for all those who want to visit Scotland's many castles. The book covers all of the coutry's famous strongholds, as well as many lesser-known places, with location, access, visitor facilities, and contact details. There is a map, many photos, a glossary of architectural terms, and a family-name index, allowing the reader to identify any castle associated with their family.
Book Synopsis Collins Little Books - Scottish Castles by : Chris Tabraham
Download or read book Collins Little Books - Scottish Castles written by Chris Tabraham and published by Collins. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical background and architectural details are given for each of the nearly 140 Scottish castles. Includes the major sites of Edinburgh and Stirling, and covers from as far north as Shetland to as far south as Dumfries and Galloway, west as far as the Outer Hebrides, and east to Aberdeenshire. Contains an introduction on Scotland's castles, with a history description of classification of building type with examples. Includes details on the property's custodianship, whether cared for by Historic Environment Scotland or the National Trust for Scotland, a description of the gardens where relevant, location, website, and phone number.
Book Synopsis Scottish Castles by : Adrian Pettifer
Download or read book Scottish Castles written by Adrian Pettifer and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2024-10 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gazetteer of over 500 hundred surviving Scottish Castles. Discover the castles of Scotland, from early "motte and bailey" earthworks and impressive walled enclosures to the many tower houses that dot the landscape. Castles were built in increasing numbers from the 14th to the 17th century, as residences for the Scottish nobility. Some are still proudly occupied; others are well-maintained ruins; many others slowly decay in fields and farmyards. Here, Adrian Pettifer provides a brief account of every Scottish castle to survive in a reasonable state of preservation, including such iconic sites as Edinburgh, Glamis and Cawdor. Each of the more than five hundred main entries provides a brief history and description of a castle, followed by advice on accessibility, sources for further reading and cross-references to related sites. An introduction supplies the historical background, while a glossary covers all aspects of Scottish castles in some detail. Ordnance Survey references are given in the index.
Book Synopsis Scotland's Castles by : Janet Brennan-Inglis
Download or read book Scotland's Castles written by Janet Brennan-Inglis and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland's Castles is a beautifully illustrated celebration and account of the renaissance of Scottish castles that has taken place since 1950. Over 100 ruined and derelict buildings – from tiny towers to rambling baronial mansions – have been restored as homes, hotels and holiday lets. These restorations have mainly been carried out by new owners without any connections to the land or the family history of the buildings, which they bought as ruins. Their struggles and triumphs, including interviews and first-person accounts, form the core of the book, set in the context of the enormous social, political and economic changes of the late twentieth century.
Book Synopsis The Romans in Scotland and The Battle of Mons Graupius by : Simon Forder
Download or read book The Romans in Scotland and The Battle of Mons Graupius written by Simon Forder and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the battle at the edge of the world: did the Romans defeat 50,000 warriors and if so, where?
Book Synopsis Scotland's Castles by : Janet Brennan-Inglis
Download or read book Scotland's Castles written by Janet Brennan-Inglis and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland’s Castles is a beautifully illustrated celebration and account of the renaissance of Scottish castles that has taken place since 1950. Over 100 ruined and derelict buildings – from tiny towers to rambling baronial mansions – have been restored as homes, hotels and holiday lets. These restorations have mainly been carried out by new owners without any connections to the land or the family history of the buildings, which they bought as ruins. Their struggles and triumphs, including interviews and first-person accounts, form the core of the book, set in the context of the enormous social, political and economic changes of the late twentieth century.
Book Synopsis Castles of the Clans by : Martin Coventry
Download or read book Castles of the Clans written by Martin Coventry and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major new work on 800 clans and families of Scotland and their castles, houses, seats, and lands.
Book Synopsis The Early Norman Castles of the British Isles by : Ella S. Armitage
Download or read book The Early Norman Castles of the British Isles written by Ella S. Armitage and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Scottish Weapons and Fortifications, 1100-1800 by : David H. Caldwell
Download or read book Scottish Weapons and Fortifications, 1100-1800 written by David H. Caldwell and published by John Donald. This book was released on 1981 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Castles, Town Defences, and Artillery Fortifications in Britain by : John R. Kenyon
Download or read book Castles, Town Defences, and Artillery Fortifications in Britain written by John R. Kenyon and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Early Fortifications in Scotland by : David Christison
Download or read book Early Fortifications in Scotland written by David Christison and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Medieval Fortress by : J.E. Kaufmann
Download or read book The Medieval Fortress written by J.E. Kaufmann and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2004-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great walled castles of the medieval world continue to fascinate the modern world. Today, the remains of medieval forts and walls throughout Europe are popular tourist sites. Unlike many other books on castles, The Medieval Fortress is unique in its comprehensive treatment of these architectural wonders from a military perspective.The Medieval Fortress includes an analysis of the origins and evolution of castles and other walled defenses, a detailed description of their major components, and the reasons for their eventual decline. The authors, acclaimed fortification experts J.E. and H.W. Kaufmann, explain how the military strategies and weapons used in the Middle Ages led to many modifications of these structures. All of the representative types of castles and fortifications are discussed, from the British Isles, Ireland, France, Germany, Moorish Spain, Italy, as far east as Poland and Russia, as well as Muslim and Crusader castles in the Middle East. Over 200 photographs and 300 extraordinarily detailed technical drawings, plans, and sketches by Robert M. Jurga accompany and enrich the main text.
Book Synopsis Military History of Scotland by : Spiers Edward M. Spiers
Download or read book Military History of Scotland written by Spiers Edward M. Spiers and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Scottish soldier has been at war for over 2000 years. Until now, no reference work has attempted to examine this vast heritage of warfare.A Military History of Scotland offers readers an unparalleled insight into the evolution of the Scottish military tradition. This wide-ranging and extensively illustrated volume traces the military history of Scotland from pre-history to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. Edited by three leading military historians, and featuring contributions from thirty scholars, it explores the role of warfare in the emergence of a Scottish kingdom, the forging of a Scottish-British military identity, and the participation of Scots in Britain's imperial and world wars. Eschewing a narrow definition of military history, it investigates the cultural and physical dimensions of Scotland's military past such as Scottish military dress and music, the role of the Scottish soldier in art and literature, Scotland's fortifications and battlefield archaeology, and Scotland's military memorials and museum collections.
Download or read book Scottish Castles written by Martin Horan and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Castles of Scotland by : Martin Coventry
Download or read book The Castles of Scotland written by Martin Coventry and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive and most comprehensive collection on castles, towers, and fortified houses of Scotland, with historical accounts, visitor information, and maps.
