An Account Of Leicester Castle (1859)

by James Thompson

Book Overview

An Account of Leicester Castle is a historical book written by James Thompson in 1859. The book provides a detailed description of Leicester Castle, its history, and its significance in English history. The author has meticulously researched the castle's history and has presented a comprehensive account of its architecture, construction, and development. The book covers various periods of the castle's history, including the Anglo-Saxon era, the Norman Conquest, and the medieval period. It also discusses the castle's role in the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of the castle's inhabitants, including the various lords, kings, and queens who resided there. The author has included several illustrations and engravings to help readers visualize the castle's layout and design. Overall, An Account of Leicester Castle is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in English history, architecture, or medieval castles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116588867X
• ISBN13: 9781165888672
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"