A collection of the most significant articles in castle studies, with contributions from scholars in history, archaeology, historic buildings and landscape archaeology. The castles of the late medieval period represent some of the finest medieval monuments in Britain, with an almost infinite capacity to fascinate and draw controversy. They are also a source of considerable academic debate. The contents of this volume represent key works in castle scholarship. Topics discussed include castle warfare, fortress customs, architectural design and symbolism, spatial planning and the depiction of castles in medieval romance. The contributions also serve to highlight the diversity of approaches to the medieval castle, ranging from the study of documentary and literary sources, analysis of fragmentary architectural remains and the recording of field archaeology. The result is a survey that offers an in-depth analysis of castle building from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries, and places castles within their broader social, architectural and political contexts. Robert Liddiard is Professor of History, University of East Anglia. Contributors: Nicola Coldstream, Charles Coulson, Philip Dixon, Graham Fairclough, P.A. Faulkner, John Goodall, Beryl Lott, Charles McKean, T.E. McNeill, Richard K. Morris, Michael Prestwich, Christopher Taylor, Muriel A. Whitaker.
Reviews
A weighty and impressive collection. as a shop window for the vitality of castle studies, this volume will be particularly useful for scholars [and] will prove hugely valuable to researchers and students. * HISTORY *
Within its covers, readers will discover a range of truly excellent papers that might collectively serve as a primer for English castle studies. * SPECULUM *
Professor Liddiard has done a splendid job in bringing these chapters together in one place, as a hugely valuable resource for students and professionals alike. * ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *
Makes a considerable and much-needed contribution [and offers a] comprehensive analysis. * MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY *
A very important addition to the literature of castle studies...strongly recommended to serious students of medieval castle studies. * CASEMATE *



Book Information
ISBN 9781783270330
Author Robert E Liddiard
Format Hardback
Page Count 443
Imprint The Boydell Press
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Weight(grams) 1g