About this title: Before the evolution of the castle, Europe was vulernable to any bloodthirsty marauder. But with the introduction of the motte-and-bailey "instant castle", invaders were checked, frontiers were held and life became more stable. Later, castles became part of conquerors' grand designs and to this we owe the great Crusader castles of Syria and the Edwardian castles of North Wales. This book explores the life and thought of the Middle Ages with particular emphasis on the influence of the castle, a military society with all its faults and virtues. Philip Warner, whose "Sieges of the Middle Ages" ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 2001-12-31
ISBN-13:9780141390703ISBN:0141390700
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
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Description: Good. Purchasing this book supports the King County Library System Foundation. Thriftbooks and KCLSF have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Very Good. 0800851862 dust jacket is missing. Condition: VERY GOOD. (Book may have one or a combination of the following characteristics: former library book, cover wear, name written inside cover, light underlining/highlighting, remainder mark, etc. Overall, the book is in solid shape. This is a blanket description. Please email us if you require a specific, detailed description of the book condition. We will typically respond within one week of your request). read more
Description: Good. By Philip Warner; ISBN: 0800851862; Pub. : Taplinger Pub. Co; Pub. Date: 1971; Media: Unknown Binding; Hardcover. No dust jacket. All else is excellent. by Philip Warner; ISBN: 0800851862; Pub. : Taplinger Pub. Co; Pub. Date: 1971; Media: Unknown Binding; Hardcover. No dust jacket. All else is excellent. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781566194587ISBN:156619458X
Description: Very good in fine dust jacket. 262 pgs vg except for some w/highligting and/or writing on margin; red cover w/black spine has bright gold embossed printing in fine condition as is the dj read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Taplinger Publishing Company, New York
Date Published: 1971
ISBN-13:9780800851866ISBN:0800851862
Description: Photographs And Illustration. Very Good in Very Good jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET WRAPPED IN MYLAR WITH SMALL TEAR TO EDGES AND LIGHTLY SOILED. BLUE HARD COVER COVER, CORNERS EXPOSED, LIGHT SHELFWEAR TO EDGES. INTERIOR PAGES HAVE LIGHT SOILING WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: barnes and noble, n.y.
Date Published: 1971
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. x, 262 p.; illus., maps, plans. 22 cm. Medieval life series. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Plans. Bibliography: p. 257-258. read more
Description: Very Good-in Very Good-dust jacket; Slight moisture warping on dust jacket/ pages.; otherwise like new. 156619458X. Ships immediately with free delivery confirmation.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 262 pages. read more
Description: Fair. 0800851862 Book is used in acceptable condition with dust jacket. Withdrawn from a library with the usual card pocket, library stamps, etc. HIGH LIGHTED, read more
Description: Good. Excellent clean and tidy book. Hardback pubished by Arthur Barker in 1971. Illustrated. No dustcover. Blue cloth cover is very clean. UK seller. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780141390703ISBN:0141390700
Description: New. New books small to none shelf wear A brand-new, unused, unread copy in perfect condiion. Return Policy Any defects, damages, or material differences with your item, must be reported to us within 7 days of receipt of the item or 30 days from date of shipment. The returned merchandise must be postmarked within 30 days of the shipment notification. Non-deliveries must be reported within 30 days of Shipment Notification. Undeliverable, unclaimed, refused, or insufficient addresses will be ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Arthur Barker, London
Date Published: 1971
ISBN-13:9780213764456ISBN:0213764458
Description: Very Good + in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 261 pp. D/j sl. scuffed along the edges, corners chipped. Life in the Middle Ages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Book Club Associates, London
Date Published: 1973
Description: Hardback. Nr Fine/ Dj Very good. 262pp with 31 black and white photographs and 12 line drawings plus Appendices. Blue covers with gilt title on spine. Dust jacket has small closed tear. "This highly informative book tells us about medieval life in a fascinating way. " read more
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