HOW TO READ CASTLES. A SHORT COURSE ON DEFENSIVE ARCHITECTURE

Discover the fascinating world of castles, which once dominated the landscape as seats of rulers, symbols of power and wealth. This book is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to explore the secrets of defensive architecture and understand how medieval builders coped with the challenges of erecting monumental structures.

• Complete guide to defensive architecture from the 10th to the 16th century
• Detailed descriptions of fortifications around the world, from Welsh motte-and-bailey to Japanese hirajiro
• Information on defensive architecture and a practical guide for visitors
• Discovering the history of castles and the construction methods used by medieval builders
• Basic information about castle types, styles and building materials
• Key tips for identifying architectural elements such as crenellations, vaults, towers and drawbridges

The book "How to Read Castles" is not only a source of knowledge, but also an invitation to a fascinating journey through time. Learn about the history of castles, which for centuries served defensive and residential functions, and learn how medieval builders coped with the problems arising during the construction of these huge structures. With this book, visiting castles will become even more interesting and informative.

Arkady Publishing presents a publication that provides basic information about castle types, styles and building materials. The following chapters make it easier to identify the learned features in specific architectural elements - from crenellations and vaults to towers and drawbridges - arming visitors with key tips that bring them closer to the history of each castle. The format of the book (169x147 mm) makes it handy and ideal to take with you on a trip.

The author, Malcolm Hislop, focuses on the period from the 10th to the 16th century, bringing the reader closer to fortifications around the world. This book is an excellent guide for visitors, helping them discover the history of castles and learn how medieval builders coped with the problems arising during the construction of these huge structures, often in unusual places, which simultaneously served defensive and residential functions. Number of pages: 256, cover: paperback.