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A Wealth of Buildings: Marking the Rhythm of English HistoryNorman Conquest

A Wealth of Buildings: Marking the Rhythm of English History: Norman Conquest [Castles were introduced to England by the Norman conquerors. Initially they functioned as fortresses to subdue the subject Saxon population, with massive tower keeps erected to guard the nation’s key towns. During the twelfth century, these castles played a crucial role in the extended struggle between the crown and rebellious barons. Castle-building reached a peak during the reign of Henry II, as he re-imposed strong central rule following the Anarchy. The emphasis of castle design shifted from the tower keep to the surrounding curtain wall with its fortified towers and gatehouses. As political conditions became more settled during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, this castle form was adapted for domestic rather than military use, with the main royal castles being converted into luxurious palaces.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Wealth of Buildings: Marking the Rhythm of English HistoryNorman Conquest

Barras, Richard
Springer Journals — Sep 23, 2016
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Palgrave Macmillan UK
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016. The author(s) has/have asserted their right(s) to be identified as the author(s) of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
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978-0-230-36035-8
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89 –143
DOI
10.1057/978-1-137-31921-0_3
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Abstract

[Castles were introduced to England by the Norman conquerors. Initially they functioned as fortresses to subdue the subject Saxon population, with massive tower keeps erected to guard the nation’s key towns. During the twelfth century, these castles played a crucial role in the extended struggle between the crown and rebellious barons. Castle-building reached a peak during the reign of Henry II, as he re-imposed strong central rule following the Anarchy. The emphasis of castle design shifted from the tower keep to the surrounding curtain wall with its fortified towers and gatehouses. As political conditions became more settled during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, this castle form was adapted for domestic rather than military use, with the main royal castles being converted into luxurious palaces.]

Published: Sep 23, 2016

Keywords: Thirteenth Century; Fourteenth Century; Twelfth Century; Curtain Wall; Royal Palace

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