The Castle Story

The Castle Story - A glance at Early Fortifications - Digging in behind earth and timber defences - A quiet life in hall or chamber - Great square towers and how to take them - Siegecraft, Chivalry and sheer brute force - Changing times - The rise of the gatehouse and decline of the keep - Gothic arches and painted chambers - Troubles in Wales and other matters - The heyday of English Military architecture - Castles begin to lose their importance - The return of the great square keep - Ending the Story - Maps - Glossary and Chronological table