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Castles and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans 1450–1650

Author : Stuart Reid
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782004386
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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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.

Castles of the Clans

Author : Martin Coventry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781899874361
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (743 download)

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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.

Castles of Scotland

Author : Martin Coventry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781899874248
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (742 download)

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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.

The Castles of Scotland

Author : Martin Coventry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Castles of Scotland written by Martin Coventry and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition has been called "the bible of Scottish castles." It is the only book to cover all of them -- a comprehensive reference and gazetteer to more than 2,700 castles and fortified sites. Heavily illustrated throughout with more than 300 photographs and drawings, this new edition has been completely revised, expanded, and updated, with information on 600 new sites. This is an easy-to-use alphabetical guide and gazetteer, with comprehensive listings, index of sites reputed to be haunted, a family names index, and twenty pages of maps locating every castle in Scotland. No castle enthusiast should be without this book. The culmination of ten years' research, The Castles of Scotland offers comprehensive information on the fortified buildings of Scotland, including histories, ownership, locations, facilities, and visitor access. The 2,700 sites discussed include the largest strongholds to the smallest ruins to mere sites. The history of a castle is as important as the physical remains. Some strongholds have a long and fascinating past yet no more than a vestige of their former strength survives, such as the castles at Inverness, Roxburgh, or Dunbar. Few castles can match the stark and romantic beauty of Eilean Donan Castle, or the majestic and imposing grandeur of Ballindalloch Castle or Crathes Castle, the dangerous cliffside setting of Dunnottar Castle, or the picturesque Kilchurn Castle. New for this edition: -- 670 new sites added -- historic houses and mansions open to the public now included -- improved and increased number of illustrations -- updated, corrected and more-detailed entries -- access details for the year 2001 and full list of facilities nowincluded -- 16 pages of full color photographs added to the cloth edition

Ancestral Castles of Scotland

Author : Hugh Cantlie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781855851184
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Ancestral Castles of Scotland written by Hugh Cantlie and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synopsis coming soon.......

Scottish Baronial Castles 1250–1450

Author : Michael Brown
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scottish Baronial Castles 1250–1450 written by Michael Brown and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03-31 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architecture.

Castles and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans 1450–1650

Author : Stuart Reid
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849080453
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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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 66 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.

Gängan

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book Gängan written by and published by . This book was released on 199? with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Pictorial Directory of Scotland's Castles

Author : Stephen Hay
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781802271393
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book The Pictorial Directory of Scotland's Castles written by Stephen Hay and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-05 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pictorial Directory of Scotland's Castles is a unique publication. Over a three-year period, I have compiled a list of over 1000 Scottish castles. I decided some time ago that I would attempt something which, to the best of my knowledge, had never been done before. I was going to attempt to visit every Scottish castle which still had visible remains above ground, find as many as I could, photograph each one and list it with a brief history of each castle. I have included hand-painted coats of arms of the clan chiefs and nobility who owned them and the clan crests. On each castle page, I have also given detailed directions on how to find each castle, complete with a What3words location, some tips on accessibility, facilities, nearby points of interest, examples of clan tartans, plant badges, and much more.

Celtic Castles

Author : MARTIN J. DOUGHERTY
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781782746232
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Celtic Castles written by MARTIN J. DOUGHERTY and published by . This book was released on 2018-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Castles

Author : Julie Garwood
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101531487
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Castles written by Julie Garwood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passion and danger abound in this classic historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Orphaned and besieged, Princess Alesandra knows that only a hasty marriage to an Englishman can protect her from the turmoil in her own land. The bold, raven-haired beauty instantly captivates London society, much to the amusement of her makeshift guardian, Colin, younger brother of the Marquess of Cainewood. But when Alesandra is nearly abducted by her unscrupulous countrymen, Colin knows he must protect her and offers a marriage that should be in name alone—until their first kiss ignites a wildfire in his soul. As the lovely princess dashes headlong into unforseen dangers, Colin will risk his own life to save her and claim Alessandra as his own—forever...

Clans and Tartans of Scotland

Author : Iain Zaczek
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781855856370
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (563 download)

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Download or read book Clans and Tartans of Scotland written by Iain Zaczek and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are almost 200 Scottish clans in all, each with its own set of tartans. This book provides a short history of each clan accompanied by a picture of at least one of its tartans, and includes lists of various clan associations around the world.'

Scottish Castles from the Air

Author : Gary Brindle
Publisher : Banovallum Books
ISBN 13 : 9781911639244
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (392 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Castles from the Air written by Gary Brindle and published by Banovallum Books. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Castles of the Samurai

Author : Jennifer Mitchelhill
Publisher : Kodansha International
ISBN 13 : 9784770029546
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book Castles of the Samurai written by Jennifer Mitchelhill and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2003 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The castles of Japan are a product of the country's long history of civil warnd samurai rule from the Middle Ages to mid-19th century. They functionedoth as military fortresses as well as symbols of authority. Theyncorporated powerful mechanisms for warding off attackers, yet as symbolshey were possessed of immense beauty and grace.;This study is divided intoour parts: the first examines who built these castles and why, with anncisive look at Japanese history and the internecine fighting betweenamurai clans; the second part discusses the castle as a fortress - themportance of its location, its layout, stone walls and moats, towers, gates,hooting holes, and stone drops; the third part covers the beauty of theastle as a symbol, covering the intricate craftsmanship seen in structuraletail and the aesthetics of the samurai class itself; and the fourth partontains practical information on visiting castles and gleaning the most from first-hand view.

The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne

Author : Ann Ward Radcliffe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne written by Ann Ward Radcliffe and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scotland: Castles and Clans

Author : Brian C. Mack
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781439228265
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Scotland: Castles and Clans written by Brian C. Mack and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2010-01-11 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Scotland's forgotten legends. Historian Brian C. Mack explores the panorama of Scottish history in rich detail with accounts of battles, castles and heroic figures, while artist Karol Mack brings the famous sites to life with beautiful paintings. Its superb storytelling and visual appeal make this book a feast for all those who have ever been touched by the romance and beauty of Scotland. Brian is of Scottish descent, a member of Clan Home. He has traveled extensively throughout Scotland; studying Scottish history at the Kings College in Aberdeen, Scotland before graduating from the University of New Mexico, U.S.A. Brian resides in Estes Park, CO. Karol Mack's work is part of national and international collections. She has traveled and painted throughout Scotland exploring her ancestry as member of Clan Lamont. Her artistic honors include numerous awards, signature memberships, and one person exhibitions. She lives outside of Santa Fe, NM.

Outlander

Author : Diana Gabaldon
Publisher : Dell
ISBN 13 : 0440335167
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Outlander written by Diana Gabaldon and published by Dell. This book was released on 2004-10-26 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES Unrivaled storytelling. Unforgettable characters. Rich historical detail. These are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon’s work. Her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured the hearts of millions of fans. Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages. One of the top ten best-loved novels in America, as seen on PBS’s The Great American Read! Scottish Highlands, 1945. Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding clans in the year of Our Lord . . . 1743. Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of a world that threatens her life, and may shatter her heart. Marooned amid danger, passion, and violence, Claire learns her only chance of safety lies in Jamie Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. What begins in compulsion becomes urgent need, and Claire finds herself torn between two very different men, in two irreconcilable lives. This eBook includes the full text of the novel plus the following additional content: • An excerpt from Diana Gabaldon’s Dragonfly in Amber, the second novel in the Outlander series • An interview with Diana Gabaldon • An Outlander reader’s guide Praise for Outlander “Marvelous and fantastic adventures, romance, sex . . . perfect escape reading.”—San Francisco Chronicle “History comes deliciously alive on the page.”—New York Daily News