The Normans who conquered England in 1066 were also masters of the Dukedom of Normandy in France, and in time would also control Sicily and parts of Italy. In all their lands, the Normans quickly became proficient at the building of castles, borrowing techniques from the natives and improving on them. Norman Stone Castles (2) is a very readable Osprey Fortress Series entry, and a follow-up to an early book on Norman castles in England.
Although many of the European castles built by the Normans have not survived the centuries, author Christopher Gravett and illustrator Adam Hook find plenty of examples from the period 950 to 1204. The book offers a quick introduction and chronology before getting into the details of those examples. Chateau-Galliard, built on a piece of key terrain, gets an extensive look, as does Falaise. The narrative is wrapped around a short history of the Normans in continental Europe, and includes chapters on the defense of the castles and life within their walls. The text is enhanced by a very nice collection of photographs, maps and illustrations. Well recommended to those with an interest in the Normans and their castles.
- Series: Fortress (Book 18)
- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: Osprey Publishing (March 25, 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1841766038
- ISBN-13: 978-1841766034
- Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.2 x 9.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- Customer Reviews: 4 customer reviews
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