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The Medieval Castle |
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| Book: Paperback | 5.31 x 8.50in | 272 pages | ISBN 9780141390703 | 31 Dec 2001 | Penguin | 18 - AND UP |
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The influence of the castle, both on the course of history and on the lives of the people who lived in them, has never fully been explored—until now. This fascinating book examines the evolution of the medieval castle, from the rigid social structure of its society to the types of weapons, training, and tactics employed during wartime. Above all, The Medieval Castle is a book about the daily life—from clothes and food to recreation and customs—and the people who made their homes inside a military fortress.
Illustrations
Preface
Introduction
1. Why Castles Were Evolved
2. The Precursors of the Castle
3. The Motte and Bailey Castle
4. The Weapons of Attack and Defence
5. A Castle at War
6. Training and Recreation: the Foods they ate
7. The Crusaders and their Castles
8. Thirteenth-century Castles and the Factors which influenced their Design
9. The People of Europe
10. Living in Castles
11. The Castle at Bay
12. The Mind of the Fighting Man
Conclusion: The Castle in Decline
Appendices:
A. Cloth
B. Giraldus Cambrensis
C. Castle Officials
D. Armour
E. Artillery
F. Appearance and Clothing
G. Recreation and the Medieval Mind
Glossary
Select Bibliography
Index
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