Medieval Castles

by Marilyn Stokstad

Book Overview

The castle was far more than a walled and turreted fortress; it was an instrument of social control and the symbol of power, authority, and wealth. Acknowledged expert Marilyn Stokstad combines interpretive essays and original documents in English translation in order to examine the role of the castle in society as well as its use in war.

Commencing with an overview of the military and social systems operating in the Middle Ages, Stokstad...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313325251
• ISBN13: 9780313325250
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Blends thirty illustrations with twenty brief biographies of rulers, builders, and histories of medi

Marilyn Stokstad's Medieval Castles blends thirty illustrations with twenty brief biographies of rulers, builders, and histories of medieval castles, reviewing both military and social systems to consider the construction and popularity of castles and other fortifications of their times. From different castle purposes to the symbolism of architecture, Medieval Castles is a highly recommended addition to Greenwood's 'Guides to Historic Events of the Medieval World' series