Medieval Castle Books

This catalog page has books about medieval castles; their history and construction, medieval castles and cathedrals, medieval architecture, medieval and middle age fortifications, fortified medieval cities, crusader castles, castle picture books, and castle reference materials.
Since the Middle Ages the military need for castles has disappeared, but their appeal to those who could afford to build them has never diminished. Castles continue to appeal to our imaginations and our appreciation for their architectural style and grandeur.
Our research staff has provided this list of books for anyone interested in the history, development, design, construction details, stonework, and uses of European medieval castles. Of particular interest are the 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.
These book selections are primarily in English. We are adding books in the German language and this book list will continue to grow.
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• The Medieval Castle ~Usually Ships in 2-3 Days
-Don Nardo / Library Binding 84 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 Fortresses: Castles, Forts and Walled Cities of the Middle Ages
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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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• 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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• Unknown Crusader Castles ~Usually Ships in 2-3 Days
-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 ~Usually ships in 24 Hours
-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. Includes 150 photos and illustrations.
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• How Castles Were Built (The Age of Castles) ~Usually Ships Within 2 Business Days
-Peter Hicks / Paperback 48 pages / Published May 1999
This book examines the methods and purposes of castle design and building. Beginning with a definition of what constitutes a castle, the book presents the different types of castles and explaining the conditions that led to the development of variations. The presentation is factual, with clear illustrations that include a variety of illustrations and full-color photographs. Also included are reproductions of period paintings, and simple drawings that directly support the text.
A list of further resources includes books, CD-ROM's, and web sites.
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• The Medieval Castle (Building History Series) ~ Usually ships in 24 Hours
-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 craftsmen who built them. Full color captioned illustrations describe how the people lived in castles and defended the castle. See how 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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• Castles: Their construction and History ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-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, floor plan 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 ~Usually Ships Within 4 to 6 Weeks
- 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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• Castles of God: Fortified Religious Buildings of the World ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-Peter Harrison / Paperback 304 pages / Published June 2007
This is a facinating book that explains why fortified churches were built, in fact needed during years gone by. This book illustrates in text, color photographs, some spectacular, and fine drawings and plans, fortified churches. The 17 chapters cover different parts of the world (primarily Europe and Asia, and including the Middle East) to explore why such structures were needed, who build them, when, and what remains to be seen today. Hundreds of buildings are included, from the fascinating fortified churches of Transylvania to the fort-like religious buildings in parts of the Middle East. Religious strife and bickering led to many different architectural answers in the buildings built and defended. While many were erected to defend Christianity, we also see here examples from Islam countries and the Himalayas.
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• Cathedrals and Castles: Building in the Middle Ages (Discoveries)
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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 ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-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 Marton 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 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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• Castles & Monuments of Scotland ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-Damien Noonan / Paperback 192 pages / Published October 1999
Castles and Ancient Monuments of Scotland is a companion volume to the highly successful Castles and Ancient Monuments of England, published in 1999. This is a comprehensive, fascinating and original 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: Castles & Palace Hotels of Europe (2nd Edition)
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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 ~Usually ships in 24 hours
-David MacAulay / Paperback 74 pages / Published 1982
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 ~Usually ships in 24 hours
-David MacAulay / Hardcover 74 pages / Published September 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 Medieval Castle ~Usually Ships in 2-3 Days
-Damien Noonan / Paperback 192 pages / Published October 2000
This well written book presents a perceptive view into the structure of a castle, with carefully labeled detailed drawings. Includes illustrations of castles from ancient to medieval times and then closes with reasons for why such structures no longer were important.
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• Forts and Castles: Masterpieces of Architecture ~Usually Ships in 2-3 Days
-Terri Harden / Hardcover 80 pages / Published 1997
This book presents historic fortifications from ancient times, old world European castles and the new world fortifications of the Colonial period. Castles, fortifications, and forts are covered through the course of history with detailed text, and 79 full-color photographs and archival artwork.
This book is a interesting trip through time and history. Includes a short Glossary
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• The World of Castles and Forts ~ Usually Ships in 2-3 Days
-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, maps, diagrams, and photographs.
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• The Medieval Hall: The Basis of Secular Domestic Life, 600-1600 AD
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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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• Knight and His Castle ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-R. Ewart Oakeshott / Paperback / Published 1996
This book explains how castle were designed and constructed in medieval Europe. Covers the defense of castle and how the medieval knight performed his everyday duties.
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• Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House ~Usually Ships With 2 Business Days
-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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