Medieval Castle Architecture Books
This Lübeck Haus Bookstore catalogue page has books about medieval castles; their history, evolution and construction, medieval castles and cathedrals, medieval castle architecture, medieval and middle age fortifications, fortified medieval cities, crusader castles, castle picture books, and castle reference materials.
The castles of the Medieval world continue to interest readers, both as architectural wonders and because of their
dramatic role in world history.
Our research staff has provided this list of books for anyone interested in the history, fortification development, architectural and engineering design, construction
details, and uses of European medieval castles. Particularly German, Austrian, English, French, Scottish and Welsh castles.
Also included are books on the daily life of the people that lived in the medieval castles.
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- The Medieval Fortress: Castles, Forts and Walled Cities of the Middle Ages
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- -H. W. Kaufmann, J. E. Kaufmann, Robert M. Jurga / Paperback 320 pages / Published April 2004
An excellent well written and thorough study of the medieval castle as a fortification and as a small functioning community. The authors explain the origins
and evolutions, compositions and components of these structures, along with their offensive and defensive strategies, weapons, and modifications.
Covers the development of fortified places through out Europe and North-Africa from the early to the late middle ages. The authors focuses on Middle Ages
building designs and provides detailed engineering specifications for castles, a motte and rising towers, and fortifications.
Covering the origin and evolution of the castles and other walled defenses, their major components, and the reasons for their eventual decline,
which was not solely due to the introduction of gunpowder. have once again combined European sources and personal
observations to present a unique portrait of military architecture. They reveal how the medieval fortress combined
both Roman and barbarian features. Also receiving extensive coverage are the weapons and equipment of garrisons and besieging troops.
The author focuses on Middle Ages building designs and provides detailed engineering specifications for castles,
a motte and rising towers and fortifications.
This work will help readers understand the building requirements for structures created during the Middle Ages. The book would be valuable for historians,
castle buffs, architects, engineers and a wide constituency of other readers. Includes a history of medival artillery, a glossary, more than 100 photographs
and 400 extraordinarily detailed technical drawings accompany the main text, which also takes an in-depth look at representative castles of each major type.
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- Medieval Castle
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- -Don Nardo / Hardcover 96 pages / Published January 1998
An excellent well written and thorough study of the medieval European castle as a fortification and as a small functioning community. Nardo discusses the evolution of castles, their basic structures, design, function, and the architectural and engineering influences of the Greek and Roman fortifications. Excerpts from works by classical and medieval scholars and historians are used as primary sources to describe the construction of the fortifications, offensive and defensive methods used in battle and sieges.
The general living conditions inside and outside the castle walls is discussed. Illustrations, drawings, and cutaways are used throughout to effectively inform readers about castle life in both everyday situations and during a siege.
This book would be useful for any library needing an in-depth resource.
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- The Medieval Fortress
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- -Joseph Kaufmann, H.W. Kaufmann ; Robert M. Jurga, Illustrator
Hardcover 320 pages / Published May 2001
This is an excellent well researched book on fortifications that covers the origin and development of medieval castles and other walled defensive structures.
In addition to offensive and defensive strategies, weapons, structural modifications for improved defenses over the centuries are expertly covered.
Includes over 200 photographs and 300 extraordinarily detailed technical drawings, sketches, and illustrations. Bibliography
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- Unknown Crusader Castles
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- -Kristian Molin / Hardcover 288 pages / Published June 2001
This work provides a fresh perspective on the history of the crusades and the social and political position occupied by castles during 400 years beginning with the capture of Jerusalem by the crusaders during the First Crusade in 1099. It was necessary during this time to secure captured lands definitively, thus the crusades were wars dominated by the building, securing and besieging of castles rather than by running battles. Covers Armenia, Cyprus and Greece as well as the Holy Land.
This book explores the role of castles beyond their primary function as strongholds. That function was as administrative, judicial and social centers in times of peace as well as during periods of war.
Includes B/W photographs of castles and castle ruins.
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- Siege; Castles at War
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- -Daniel Diehl, Mark Donnelly / Hardcover 184 pages / Published January 1999
This book provides battle details for the hypothetical siege of a French castle by an English army. This view into an actual fictional battle is to illustrate how a castle was put under siege. Covers siege machines, archery, and medieval battle logistics.
The book companion to the Discovery Channel's documentary of the same name, which examines in detail how castles shaped medieval warfare and society.
Includes 150 photos and illustrations.
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- Medieval Castle
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- -Fiona MacDonald, Mark Bergin, Illustrator / Library Binding 48 pages / Published September 1993
This book explains how the medieval castles of Europe were designed and built and the skilled craftsmen who built them. Full color captioned illustrations describe how the people lived in castles and defended the castle. See how curtain wall with battlements, portcullis and drawbridges were used to defend the castle. See noble knights with their weapons in battle. The story is told in text and many fine cutaway illustrations.
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- Castle (DK Eyewitness Series)
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- -Christopher Gravett, Geoff Dann (Photographer) / Hardcover 72 pages / Published August 2004
Be an eyewitness to the exciting world of the medieval castle, from the dramatic methods used to defend and attack castles to what life was really
like for the people living inside its mighty battlements.
Includes clear photographs of art and artifacts from Europe's Middle Ages highlighting overviews of the feudal system from a castle's
construction and life. The two-page "displays" are facinating views that include, the manor's lady and lord, Crusaders, and Japan's samurai.
Includes French, Spanish, German, and Japanese fortress homes, medieval livestock-quite different from today's, and carpenters' and cooks' equipment.
See a giant crossbow on wheels. Find out why round towers were better than square ones. Discover what was on the menu at a typical banquet.
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- Castles: Their Construction and History
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- -Sidney Toy / Paperback 241 pages / Published September 1985
This excellent book from Dover Publishing gives a good detailed description of medieval castles, how they developed and how they were built. Explores over 120 of the most famous castles and fortresses of Europe and the Middle East. Covers the architecture, offensive and defensive modifications and the historical importance of each structure or site. Includes construction details and good illustrations.
Includes nearly 200 photographs, floorplan diagrams,and many excellent pen-and-ink illustrations.
Castle enthusiasts, medievalists, military buffs and historical researchers will find this book fascinating and useful.
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- Castles and Palaces of Europe
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- -Ulrike Schoeber, Florian Monheim (Photographer) / Hardcover 416 pages / Published June 2002
This excellent book highlights some of the most beautiful and important castles and palaces of Europe. Includes 240 color illustrations
and high-quality photographs, along with background information, historical facts, and entertaining anecdotes. This book is an indispensable
reference for lovers of castle architecture and history alike. Interesting information on each castle and palace is included, along with
photographs of inside rooms and halls as well.
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- Cathedrals and Castles: Building in the Middle Ages
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- -Alain Erlande-Brandenburg, Rosemary Stonehewer (Translator)
Paperback 170 pages / Published April 1995
This book reveals how Gothic cathedrals, massive castles, city walls, and bridges were designed and built in medieval Europe. Learn how the workers and their
ingenious tools and techniques were used to create these massive structures. Photographs, drawings, and details of manuscript illuminations reveal the history
of the birth and growth of the building trades and the changing of society.
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- German Castles and Palaces
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- -Uwe Albrecht, Editor Paelo Martin, Photographer / Hardcover 256 pages / Published September 1999
This excellent book provides an fascinating tour of 55 of the most beautiful castles and palaces in the Germany. The text is accompanied with nearly 200 outstanding color photographs. Internationally renowned photographer Martin reveals the splendid exteriors and interiors covering a thousand years of architecture. The two introductory essays, accompanied with original plans and drawings, present a historical overview of the their rulers and their territories, plus an account of the beginnings of the princely residence and its evolution through the
centuries. This oversize book (10.75x13) should be in every castle book collection or reference library.
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- The Castles and Ancient Monuments of Scotland
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- -Damien Noonan / Paperback 192 pages / Published October 1999
This comprehensive and fascinating book is a companion volume to the highly successful Castles and Ancient Monuments of England, which was published in 1999. This is an excellent guide to visiting the castles and historical sites of Scotland. Over 200 of these most beautiful and interesting historical sites are described and illustrated in full-color photography. This
guidebook will quickly establish itself as an indispensable work of reference for anyone, resident or tourist, who wishes to explore
the rich and varied history of Scotland.
From the fields of the lowlands to the rugged highland hills, Scotland's landscape is dotted with castles, medieval tower houses,
chapels and abbeys. Plus a variety of other ancient monuments, including Neolithic stone circles and barrows.
This book contains over 300 original color photographs and maps and has been carefully designed for easy access and convenient use.
Each listing provides a history of the site, highlighting features of particular interest, and full details are given about access,
facilities, opening times and admission prices. Organized by region, this guide includes maps of the regions, and detailed directions
for finding each site.
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- Dream Sleeps: Castle and Palace Hotels of Europe
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- -Pamela L. Barrus / Paperback 304 pages / Published May 1998
This guide book showcases the magnificent and magical buildings that have a special character and history. Covers castle and palace hotels accommodations in Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Arranged by country, it lists 132 hotels. Each two-page listing provides a photograph of the exterior and sometimes the interior, a brief history of the castle or palace, a present-day description of the setting and accommodations, plus room rates, dining facilities, and the names of the U.S. booking representatives. You can
explore grand old castles and palaces, and dine in the same stone-vaulted great halls that nobility ate in.
And for a fee you can spend the night and sleep in a Kings, Queens, or knights bedchamber.
The appendix lists other useful resources, a glossary, and a bibliography for adults and children.
A good choice for public libraries that serve adventuresome travelers.
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- Castle
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- -David MacAulay / Paperback 80 pages / Published September 1983
This paperback book with text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales. The planning and construction of a castle is described with text and carefully detailed pen-and ink illustrations. Moats, arrow loops, plumbing, portcullis, dungeons, weaponry, life in the castle is covered also.
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- Castle
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- -David MacAulay / Hardcover 80 pages / Published October 1977
This hardcover book with text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales. The planning and construction of a castle is described with text and carefully detailed pen-and ink illustrations. Moats, arrow loops, plumbing, portcullis, dungeons, weaponry, life in the castle is covered also.
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- The World of Castles and Forts
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- -Malcolm Day / Hardcover 46 pages / Published November 1996
This historical pictorial survey of fortresses and defense systems is presented in a series of two-page spreads,
touching on ancient cities such as Mycenae, the Great Wall of China, medieval castles in Europe, other medieval
castles, trench warfare during the American Civil War, and even modern day satellite technology. Although the
text coverage of this book is interesting, the color illustrations are what make the book. Includes illustrations,
many of which are ink-and-watercolor illustrations, plus maps, diagrams, and photographs.
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- Medieval Hall: The Basis of Secular Domestic Life, 600-1600 A. D.
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- -Michael Thompson / Hardcover 212 pages / Published August 1995
The author describes and explains the development and uses of the medieval hall. The medieval hall, sometimes called the Great Hall, was one of the dominate architectural features of medieval life. Combining evidence from archaeology, standing structures, and literary sources he provide a thorough treatment of one of the dominant architectural structures of Britain and continental Europe from Anglo-Saxon times to the Renaissance. While concerned mostly with architectural features, this book also explores the social functions of the hall and the hall culture that, along with the courts and the churches, formed a basic center of society life. A great book for those interested in medieval architecture.
Well illustrated.
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- A Knight and His Castle
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- -R. Ewart Oakeshott / Paperback 126 pages, 2 edition / Published March 1996
This book explains how castle were designed, built, and defended in medieval Europe.
Covers the defense of castle and how the medieval knight lived his life and performed his everyday duties.
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- Castles and Fortified Cities of Medieval Europe: An Illustrated History
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- -Jean-Denis G. G. Lepage / Hardcover 335 pages / Published May 2002
During the Middle Ages, castles and other fortified buildings were common throughout Europe. Here is an illustrated guide to the architecture of some of these medieval fortifications, from the first castles to the fortified cities of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. In hundreds of detailed and thoroughly researched pen-and-ink drawings, these fortified buildings with their unique characteristics are discussed, showing the development and diversity of European medieval military architecture. Despite limitations in construction techniques and manpower, medieval fortifications were continuously upgraded to meet new political circumstances and the changes in weapons technology. Also includes coverage in text and drawings of elements of medieval warfare and weaponry.
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- Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House
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- -Victoria Kastner, Victoria Garagliano (Photographer), George Plimpton
Hardcover 240 pages / Published November 2000
The Hearst estate, formally called La Cuesta Encantada ("the enchanted hill"), overlooks the gorgeous California coast, near the remote seaside hamlet of San Simeon, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The magnificent Hearst Castle is part of that sprawling 250,000
acre estate, and is now a California state park.
Here for the first time is the real story of Hearst Castle, and of the productive 28-year relationship between William Randolph Hearst and his architect, the renowned San Francisco architect Julia Morgan. They worked together over a period of nearly three decades, from 1919 to 1947, designing, building, and reconfiguring this magnificent 165-room castle set on the Hearst estate. And in the process collected artwork here in the U.S. and in Europe not only for display purposes but also as integral parts of the design structure.
Kastner, a member of the Hearst Castle staff and a student of its art, combines the history of the castle with details about its inhabitants and its builders in this splendid book. Includes historic photos, architectural drawings, correspondences, and details of the castle's features
and its magnificent art.
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