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B. H. St. J. O'Neil (1905–1954)

Autor von Castles : An Introduction to the Castles of England and Wales

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Beinhaltet die Namen: B.H. O'Neil, B H St J O'NEIL, B H StJ O'Neill, O'Neil B.H. St. J., B H ST. J O'NEIL MA FSA, Brian Hugh St. John O'Neil, St. Hugh John O'Neil Bryan, Bryan Hugh St. John O'Neil, Bryan Hugh Saint John O'Neil

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Castles : An Introduction to the Castles of England and Wales (1954) 62 Exemplare
Audley End Essex (Department Of The Environment Official Guidebook) (1958) 22 Exemplare
Castles and cannon : a study of early artillery fortifications in England (1960) 7 Exemplare
Castle Rushen - Fortress of the Kings and Lords of Mann (2008) 6 Exemplare
Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfriesshire. With plates and a plan (Ministry of Works. Ancient Monuments and Historic… (1952) 4 Exemplare
Ancient Monuments of the Isles of Scilly (1961) 3 Exemplare
The History of Castle Cornet, Guernsey 3 Exemplare
Walmer Castle, Kent. With a plan (Ministry of Works. Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings. Leaflet Guides.) (1949) 2 Exemplare
Peveril Castle, Derbyshire (Ancient monuments and historic buildings) (1950) 2 Exemplare
Deal Castle, Kent (1966) 2 Exemplare
Castles - An introduction to the Castles of England and Wales [Ministry of Public Buildings and Works] 1 Exemplar
Rhodes and the Origin of the Bastion 1 Exemplar
The history of Castle Cornet, Guernsey 1 Exemplar
Caerlaverock Castle (1982) 1 Exemplar
Report of the Forty-third Congress and of the Research Committee for the Year 1935 1 Exemplar
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Castles : an introduction to the castles of England… von B. H. St. J. O'Neil
This book covers medieval castles in England and Wales in the Middle Ages. Castles were unknown until the Normans came in 1066. Important and powerful men needed fortresses and a castle was necessary, especially with feuds and wars. After the mid-1500's, castles were only needed for coastal defense. Powerful men no longer needed castles; they build stately houses instead.

The author defines what a castle is and is not, then proceeds to detail castle development through the centuries. Weapons of war and sieges are also discussed. Many castles are still in existence today, the most famous being Windsor Castle.

The book has photographs and plans of various castles, castles of interest and whether they are available for visits, and a glossary of terms. This is a basic text on castle design and use.… (mehr)
 
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