Originally published: London : English Heritage, 1998. (Gatekeeper series)
Includes index.
Summary
A look at the history of castles and how they were built; the people who lived in them; their involvement in local government, law enforcement, and war; and how their usage changed after the Middle Ages.
Contents
The household of a great castle -- The development of the castle -- The castle in war and peace -- The decline of the castle.
