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British Castles

by Charles Henry Ashdown

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  1. 1Preface
  2. 2Chapter I — Natural Fortresses Strengthened
  3. 3Chapter II — Fortified Hill-Tops
  4. 4Chapter III — Simple Artificial Enclosures
  5. 5Chapter IV — The Motte and Bailey Castle, c. 1066-C. 1100
  6. 6Chapter V — The Shell Keep, c. 1100-1200
  7. 7Chapter VI — The Rectangular Keep, c. 1100-1200
  8. 8Chapter VII — The Cylindrical Keep, c. 1170-1250
  9. 9Chapter VIII — The Concentric Castle, c. 1250, to the Castellated M…
  10. 10Chapter IX — The Castellated Mansion and Manor-House
  11. 11Chapter X — The Castles of Scotland
  12. 12Chapter XI — The Siege and Defence of a Medieval Castle
  13. 13Excerpts From Preface

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