Books about Medieval Forts Castles and Siege Warfare
Explore the best books about medieval forts, castles, and siege warfare. Discover expert guides, historical accounts, and tactical insights on legendary battles and fortress architecture.
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Castles and Fortresses
by Robin S. Oggins
Leads the reader on a tour through the history of the castle, from Europe in the early Middle Ages to North America in the twentieth century.
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Anatomy of the Castle
by John Gibson
This volume traces the origins of castles -- the fortified structures that were built by nobility in Europe and the Middle East, during the Middle Ages -- from Iron Age hill forts to feudal kingdoms through the Crusader era, post-Medieval, and into early modern times, when longbows, battering rams, and catapults were replaced by cannon and mortar. The author details all the key castle types, and includes examples from all over the world. This work features more than two hundred full-color photographs and provides close-up details and diagrams that illustrate the evolution of elements of the castle from dungeons to battlement.
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Life in a Medieval Castle
by Joseph Gies
Learn about the facts behind the myths of what castle life in the Middle Ages was all about.
