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Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (1)

The red-brick castles of Prussia 1230–1466

By: Stephen Turnbull

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Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (1)

The red-brick castles of Prussia 1230–1466

By: Stephen Turnbull

Throughout their stormy history the Teutonic Knights of Germany have always been the most controversial brotherhood ever to call themselves 'Knights of Christ'.They were the most warlike of the religious orders, and this is reflected in the architecture they left behind. In contrast to the Templars who are remembered for their churches, the Teutonic memorials are the magnificent brick-built castles they built as a result of their conquest of Prussia between 1230 and 1380. Many of these dramatic fortresses still exist today in what is now Poland and provide a unique example of an architectural style that closely reflects the nature of the Order.

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1849080100

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Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2)

The stone castles of Latvia and Estonia 1185–1560

By: Stephen Turnbull

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Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2)

The stone castles of Latvia and Estonia 1185–1560

By: Stephen Turnbull

The original forced conversion of pagan Livonia, what is now the Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia, was carried out by a military order known as the Brethren of the Sword. In 1236 this order was incorporated into the Teutonic Knights following a catastrophic military defeat. The knights had always consolidated their conquests through networks of castles and fortified places, and the Livonian Chapter of the Teutonic Order built castles of stone. This title covers the developmental and operational history of these fortresses over the length of the Middle Ages. It details how the Baltic fortifications of the Teutonic Knights evolved to reflect the changing nature of siege warfare and the increasing dominance of gunpowder in warfare.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1849080186

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Stephen Biesty's Cross-sections Castle

See Inside an Amazing 14th-Century Castle

By: Stephen Biesty

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Stephen Biesty's Cross-sections Castle

See Inside an Amazing 14th-Century Castle

By: Stephen Biesty

An intimate guide to the inside of a castle and the lives of its residents, this Stephen Biesty classic, Cross-Sections Castle, details the workings of a medieval fortress. With intricately detailed cross-sections, readers can explore layer upon layer of castle life including the people, their possessions, and how they lived, as well as how they defended themselves from enemy attacks and settled down for an evening of entertainment. Each time readers turn the page, they'll discover new details, making this the ultimate "insider's guide" to the structure of a castle and the lives of its inhabitants.

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Penguin

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1465421424

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9781465421425

Excavations Within Edinburgh Castle in 1988-91

By: Stephen T. Driscoll,Peter Yeoman,Jane Clark

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Excavations Within Edinburgh Castle in 1988-91

By: Stephen T. Driscoll,Peter Yeoman,Jane Clark

Report on the excavations within the castle between 1988-1991 which uncovered structures and finds from medieval and later contexts: pottery, architectural fragments, remains of a Smithy and coins.

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Society Antiquaries Scotland

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0903903121

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9780903903127

Castles in the Air, and Other Tales

By: Stephen Krensky

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Castles in the Air, and Other Tales

By: Stephen Krensky

Five clichés woven into stories. Included are the title story and "Too Clever for Words," "Barrel of Fun, " "Fine Kettle of Fish, " and "The Last Straw.

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Atheneum Books

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0689306849

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9780689306846

The Archaeology of Kenilworth Castle’s Elizabethan Garden

Excavation and Investigation 2004–2008

By: Brian Dix,Stephen Parry,Claire Finn

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The Archaeology of Kenilworth Castle’s Elizabethan Garden

Excavation and Investigation 2004–2008

By: Brian Dix,Stephen Parry,Claire Finn

Reports on archaeologcial excavations at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire, relating to the Elizabethan garden, as well as medieval remains, later Civil War activity, and more recent land-use.

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Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

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1784915750

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9781784915759

Japanese Castles 1540–1640

By: Stephen Turnbull

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Japanese Castles 1540–1640

By: Stephen Turnbull

The landscape of 16thand 17th-century Japan was dominated by the graceful and imposing castles constructed by the powerful 'daimyo' of the period. In this the most turbulent era in Japanese history, these militarily sophisticated structures provided strongholds for the consolidation and control of territory, and inevitably they became the focus for many of the great sieges of Japanese history: Nagashino (1575), Kitanosho (1583), Odawara (1590), Fushimi (1600), Osaka (1615) and Hara (1638), the last of the battles that brought an end to a period of intense civil war. This title traces their development from the earliest timber stockades to the immense structures that dominated the great centres of Osaka and Edo.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1780962169

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9781780962160

Warfare Under the Anglo-Norman Kings, 1066-1135

By: Stephen Morillo

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Warfare Under the Anglo-Norman Kings, 1066-1135

By: Stephen Morillo

An interwoven study in many ways refreshing and original... A good book, the first major product of one of the more vital debates in recent early medieval scholarship. HISTORY A major re-statement of the nature of Anglo-Norman warfare, with special emphasis on the role of the familia regis, the King's military household. This study of the battles waged between 1066 and 1135 by the Anglo-Norman kings of England - William the Conqueror, William Rufus and Henry I -is a major restatement of the nature of medieval warfare in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Bringing together the two major trends in recent medieval military history, the study of military organisations and the study of campaigns, Stephen Morillo illuminates the interrelationship of military organisation and social and political structures and brings many new perceptions to bear, such as the central role of the familia regis, the King's military household. The roles of armies and castles and the normal activities of warfare are examined to show why sieges were far more common than pitched battles. Siege and battle tactics are analysed in the context of social and political influences, administrative structures and campaign patterns, and a connection is proposed in most pre-modern warfare between government strength and infantry quality. Dr STEPHEN MORILLOteaches at Wabash College, Indiana. He has published numerous articles on Anglo-Norman warfare.

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Boydell & Brewer Ltd

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0851156894

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9780851156897

Japanese Castles AD 250–1540

By: Stephen Turnbull

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Japanese Castles AD 250–1540

By: Stephen Turnbull

Dr Stephen Turnbull is internationally recognised for his research into and writing on Japanese military history. Here he applies his scholarship to an account of the evolution of Japanese defensive architecture and engineering, from early earthworks through to wooden and earth castles and, finally, the emergence of the stone towers that are so characteristic of the samurai. He also plots the adaptation of Japanese castles to accommodate the introduction of firearms. With unpublished photographs from the author's private collection and full-colour artwork, including detailed cutaways, this is an essential guide to the fascinating development of Japanese castles.

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1849080739

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Japanese Castles in Korea 1592–98

By: Stephen Turnbull

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Japanese Castles in Korea 1592–98

By: Stephen Turnbull

The Japanese invasion and occupation of Korea, which lasted from 1592 to 1598, was the only occasion in Japanese history when samurai aggression was turned against a foreign country. During the occupation of Korea the Japanese built 25 wajo or castles. Unlike the castles built in Japan, these fortifications were never developed or modernized after the Japanese departure. The details of late 16th-century castle construction are therefore better preserved than at many other sites. Written by Stephen Turnbull, an expert in the subject, this book examines the castles built by the Japanese in Korea, as well as the use made of existing Korean fortifications, particularly city walls. This resulted in curious hybrid fortifications that dominated the landscape until the Japanese were pushed out of the peninsula by a furious onslaught from huge Chinese armies.

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1849080666

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Medieval History For Dummies

By: Stephen Batchelor

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Medieval History For Dummies

By: Stephen Batchelor

Rattle through 1000 years of horrible history, from the fifth century to the sixteenth century Famine, plague and public execution – the medieval period wasn't the best time for some, but heroic rulers like Charlemagne, William the Conqueror and Henry V made sure that it was full of action. Brimming with facts, this book helps you get under the skin of the people who lived at the time, from impoverished peasants to opulent monarchs. From the Dark Ages to the Renaissance and all the upheavals in between, this book takes the pain out of medieval history. The Black Death – assess the deadly pandemic that swept through Britain and Europe killing millions of people The Holy Roman Empire strikes back – understand how the empire fought to maintain its position Falling apart – witness the arrival of powerful armies from the east and invaders from the north, and the dramatic effects of religious schisms Heading for the Holy Land – uncover the reasons why crusading became so popular, and ultimately so unsuccessful, between the eleventh and fourteenth centuries Living in the medieval world – understand the lives of monks and monarchs, peasants and popes, and travellers and traders of the period Waging conflicts, battles and wars – a look through the troubles that shaped the medieval age; from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Wars of the Roses Open the book and find: Why the peasants revolted Where Chaucer gained inspiration to write The Canterbury Tales Which religious groups fought for power How the Magna Carta shaped our present-day legal system Why the Vikings may have got to America before Columbus Profiles of the best and worst medieval monarchs How Joan of Arc made her name The great and grisly histories of surviving medieval castles Go to Dummies.com for videos, step-by-step examples, how-to articles or to shop!

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470664606

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9780470664605

King John

And the Road to Magna Carta

By: Stephen Church

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King John

And the Road to Magna Carta

By: Stephen Church

King John (1166-1216) has long been seen as the epitome of bad kings. The son of the most charismatic couple of the middle ages, Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and younger brother of the heroic crusader king, Richard the Lionheart, John lived much of his life in the shadow of his family. When in 1199 he became ruler of his family’s lands in England and France, John proved unequal to the task of keeping them together. Early in his reign he lost much of his continental possessions, and over the next decade would come perilously close to losing his English kingdom, too. In King John, medieval historian Stephen Church argues that John’s reign, for all its failings, would prove to be a crucial turning point in English history. Though he was a masterful political manipulator, John’s traditional ideas of unchecked sovereign power were becoming increasingly unpopular among his subjects, resulting in frequent confrontations. Nor was he willing to tolerate any challenges to his authority. For six long years, John and the pope struggled over the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury, a clash that led to the king’s excommunication. As king of England, John taxed his people heavily to fund his futile attempt to reconquer the lands lost to the king of France. The cost to his people of this failure was great, but it was greater still for John. In 1215, his subjects rose in rebellion against their king and forced upon him a new constitution by which he was to rule. The principles underlying this constitution—enshrined in the terms of Magna Carta—would go on to shape democratic constitutions across the globe, including our own. In this authoritative biography, Church describes how it was that a king famous for his misrule gave rise to Magna Carta, the blueprint for good governance.

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Basic Books

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0465092993

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9780465092994

North and South Gate

A Tale of Two Voices

By: Stephen A Ibeh

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North and South Gate

A Tale of Two Voices

By: Stephen A Ibeh

Compiled with psalms, prophecies, and short stories, North and South Gate is a tale of two voices that reveals each of man's final destination. The voice of God, the Northerner, to the righteous man as he continues to journey from the wilderness toward heaven in contrast with the voice of the adversary, the Grey Wolf, in his pursuit to lead the lost man away from God into eternal alienation. North and South Gate is inspired by the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it" (Matt. 7:13 NIV).

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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1640798005

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9781640798007

The Chai-Light Zone

Rod Serling, Secular Jew

By: David DeAngelo,Steven Gimbel,Stephen Stern

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The Chai-Light Zone

Rod Serling, Secular Jew

By: David DeAngelo,Steven Gimbel,Stephen Stern

The Twilight Zone is remembered as a science fiction television series that reflected the uneasiness of Cold War America. Its creator, Rod Serling, was a secular Jew who fought in World War II and returned stateside to see moral problems at home, like racism and the potential for technology to rob us of our humanity. The Twilight Zone was Serling’s attempt to influence mainstream culture in an ethically positive direction. His moral compass, which shaped his writing on the series, is entangled with his brand of cultural Judaism. By examining a range of episodes, the authors of this volume bring this Jewish moral influence out from the twilight and into the full light of day.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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9798385211937

Common Entrance 13+ History Exam Practice Questions and Answers

By: Bob Pace,Clare Strickland,Stephen Rathbone

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Common Entrance 13+ History Exam Practice Questions and Answers

By: Bob Pace,Clare Strickland,Stephen Rathbone

Exam board: ISEB Level: 13+ CE and KS3 Subject: History First exams: November 2022 Hone exam technique and boost confidence for the ISEB CE 13+ History exam with this ISEB-endorsed, essential exam practice book. · Practise for all areas of study in the ISEB CE 13+ specification: Covers practice questions for Medieval Realms (1066-1485), The Making of the UK (1485-1750) and Britain and Empire (1750-1914). · Identify changes in the format of the new exam: Helpful introduction explains the new exam format and requirements, with guidance on how to approach questions. · Feel fully prepared for the exam: Practise ISEB exam-style questions in line with the new format of the exam for both the unseen evidence questions and essay questions for each area of study. · Improve exam results with extensive practice: Example answers for the essay and evidence questions, with guidance on what makes a strong answer. Cover all the content which could be tested in the exam with Common Entrance 13+ History Revision Guide (ISBN: 9781398317932).

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Galore Park

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1398322571

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9781398322578

Samurai Armies 1550–1615

By: Stephen Turnbull

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Samurai Armies 1550–1615

By: Stephen Turnbull

In 1543 three Portuguese merchants entered a turbulent Japan, bringing with them the first firearms the Japanese had ever seen: simple matchlock muskets called arquebuses. They proved a decisive addition to the Japanese armoury, as for centuries the samurai had fought only with bow, sword and spear. In 1575, one of the greatest original thinkers in the history of samurai, Oda Nobunaga, arranged his arquebusiers in ranks three deep behind a palisade and proceeded, quite literally, to blow his opponent's cavalry to pieces, marking the beginning of a new era in Japanese military history.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1780963645

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9781780963648

Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections

By: Stephen Biesty

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Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections

By: Stephen Biesty

This children's book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what's going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at the opera house, and where the crew sleeps on a jumbo jet. Included also are two impressive foldouts showing an ocean liner and a steam train. There are lots of fun facts to be discovered, and curious details are highlighted and explained. Did you know one of the funnels of the Queen Mary liner was fake and used for storing deckchairs? And in almost every scene, there's the challenge to find a man on the toilet! With more than a million copies sold, Stephen Biesty's award-winning illustrated book is as fascinating today as it was when first published in 1992. Incredible Cross-Sections is the ultimate way to see how things work.

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Penguin

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0744020735

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9780744020731

Samurai: The Japanese Warrior's [Unofficial] Manual

By: Stephen Turnbull

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Samurai: The Japanese Warrior's [Unofficial] Manual

By: Stephen Turnbull

Combines the latest research with contemporary lives, descriptions, and reconstructions to provide a dramatic picture of what it was like to be a samurai. So you think you’d like to be a samurai? It’s 1615 and the samurai, Japan’s elite fighting class, are at the zenith of their powers. Trained in every manner of combat, from sword fighting and archery to karate and jujitsu, the samurai warrior is the emperor’s last line of defense against the lewd and sordid barbarians of Japan and beyond. This handy manual tells you everything you need to know about maintaining the honor of the samurai class both on and off the battlefield. • How to master the Way of the Warrior • Whom you should kill, and what to do with the heads afterward • What the cultured samurai does between battles • How to storm or lay siege to a castle • How to conduct a tea ceremony with Zen-like composure • How to prepare for entry into the White Jade Pavilion after your death

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Thames & Hudson

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050077157X

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9780500771570

The Means Of Naming

A Social History

By: Stephen Wilson

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The Means Of Naming

A Social History

By: Stephen Wilson

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Routledge

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1135368368

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9781135368364

Robert the Bruce

Champion of a Nation

By: Stephen Spinks

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Robert the Bruce

Champion of a Nation

By: Stephen Spinks

A new and revealing portrait of the king behind the legend during the turmoil of the First Scottish Wars of Independence, based on primary sources.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445685086

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9781445685083

Samurai Women 1184–1877

By: Stephen Turnbull

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Samurai Women 1184–1877

By: Stephen Turnbull

From when the Empress Jingo-kogo led an invasion of Korea while pregnant with the future Emperor Ojin, tales of female Japanese warriors have emerged from Japan's rich history. Using material that has never been translated into English before, this book presents the story of Japan's female warriors for the first time, revealing the role of the women of the samurai class in all their many manifestations, investigating their weapons, equipment, roles, training and belief systems. Crucially, as well as describing the women who were warriors in their own right, like Hauri Tsuruhime and the women of Aizu, this book also looks at occasions when women became the power behind the throne, ruling and warring through the men around them.

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1846039525

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