The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277-1307 (Fortress) by Christopher Gravett, Adam Hook (Illustrator) - 2007-07-24

Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Osprey Publishing (UK), 2007. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Osprey Publishing (UK), 2007. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Osprey, 2007. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. Hook, Adam. First edition. Light edge wear. 2007 Soft Cover. 64 pp. Color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations. In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes who continued to raid and pillage English controlled areas of Wales, and even England itself. A key part of his strategy of subjugating and colonizing the Welsh was to erect a castle at every point where his army rested, to provide permanent bases for English garrisons and a visual reminder of English power. This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and principles of defense of the Edwardian Welsh castles, documenting daily life within their walls and the historical events that took place around them. Looking at key sites such as Cardigan, Aberystwyth and Conwy it highlights the varied castle designs ranging from fortifications based on French models to the defenses inspired by Constantinople,… Read More

Osprey Publishing, 2007. Soft cover. Very Good. Book is clean with bright, white pages and a square, tight binding. Covers have minor wear to edges that is difficult to see in scans.

Very good throughout with minimal signs of use, light bumping to corners of covers. No inscriptions or markings and not price clipped. Illustrated from photograghs, mainly black and white plus colour plates taken from paintings by the illustrator.

Osprey Publishing, 2007-07-24. Paperback. Like New.

Osprey Publishing, 2007-07-24. Paperback. New.

New York: Osprey, 2007. 1st Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. Hook, Adam. First printing. Minor general wear. 2007 Soft Cover. 64 pp. In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes who continued to raid and pillage English controlled areas of Wales, and even England itself. A key part of his strategy of subjugating and colonizing the Welsh was to erect a castle at every point where his army rested, to provide permanent bases for English garrisons and a visual reminder of English power. This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and principles of defense of the Edwardian Welsh castles, documenting daily life within their walls and the historical events that took place around them. Looking at key sites such as Cardigan, Aberystwyth and Conwy it highlights the varied castle designs ranging from fortifications based on French models to the defenses inspired by Constantinople, illustrated with eight pages of full colour illustrations… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2007. New book, 64 pages, FOR064. In 1277 Edward I gathered a huge army and marched into Wales to subdue the rebel Welsh princes who continued to raid and pillage English controlled areas of Wales, and even England itself. A key part of his strategy of subjugating and colonizing the Welsh was to erect a castle at every point where his army rested, to provide permanent bases for English garrisons and a visual reminder of English power. This title takes a detailed look at the design, development and principles of defense of the Edwardian Welsh castles, documenting daily life within their walls and the historical events that took place around them. Looking at key sites such as Cardigan, Aberystwyth and Conwy it highlights the varied castle designs ranging from fortifications based on French models to the defenses inspired by Constantinople, illustrated with eight pages of full colour illustrations and cutaway artwork. Chris Gravett provides a clear explanation of why the castles were… Read More