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Castles
- Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
Beginning with their introduction in the 11th century, and ending with their widespread abandonment in the 17th, Marc Morris explores many of the country's most famous castles, as well as some spectacular lesser-known examples.
At times this is an epic tale, driven by characters like William the Conqueror, King John, and Edward I, full of sieges and conquest on an awesome scale. But it is also by turns an intimate story of less eminent individuals, whose adventures, struggles, and ambitions were reflected in the fortified residences they constructed. Be it ever so grand or ever so humble, a castle was first and foremost a home.
To understand castles - who built them, who lived in them, and why - is to understand the forces that shaped medieval Britain.
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- Phil Wain
- 18-11-22
Interesting
Very interesting but maybe could have gone further on the actual castle’s. As in many history books the same history is churned out rather than staying specific to the subject. It is however a great author and much of interest.
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- Marie
- 11-05-23
Castles
Love Marc Morris’s work and this is my favourite. I have the book but it’s nice to have someone to read it to me. Thoroughly enjoyable listen. Marc’s enthusiasm for the castles comes through fully.
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- Mark H
- 28-11-19
Excellent Audiobook
Covers the fact a castle is part home part defensive structure from origins through to the end of the Civil War. Very enjoyable.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-07-21
Re-moat-ly Interesting
An interesting narrative for anyone wanting to learn more about the roles these iconic structures played in the history of Britain.
The book explores the features of castles and how they differ and changed over time.
I enjoyed the description of the siege of Rochester, and whilst parts of the book strayed off topic I have enjoyed the enthusiasm of the narrator throughout.
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- Tina Townend
- 22-04-20
Wonderful
I have always liked the authors books and his knowledge on castles. This book did not let me down, nor did the narrator.
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- Pen
- 26-12-18
Castles
Having a love of history, this book was very interesting and informative. Will easily listen again.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-09-24
superb book
One of the most interesting and enjoyable listens I've had in ages. it's very informative and detailed but not in a dry way. I highly recommend reading if your remotely interested in castles.
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- steblu
- 27-04-20
interesting book,
excellent piece of history very well narrated recommend if you like castles give it a go
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- Ken P
- 20-04-23
A Lovely Story of our Castles
Loved this audio book on our castles.
I come from Pontefract and would like to correct the narrator in that Pontefract is actually in the, what was, West Riding of Yorkshire, not South Yorkshire ( that would be Conisborough Castle)
Also the narrator pronounces Belvoir Castle as it's written, when in fact it's pronounced Beevor Castle.
It was with some warmth that I listened to this audio, as I could visualise such castle by the great narration and skill of the writer.I
A very well researched and presented work. The rebels who kept taking Pontefract Castle did indeed show allegiance to Charles the First son Charles the second, in that the town's cost of arms reads 'Post mortem Patris Pro Folio' ( after death of the father, we are for the son), fitting then as now.
Great listen and I'll come back to it as well.
Starting on King John now and then Magna Carta.
Thank you Mr Morris
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- Mr Robert A Rivett
- 06-02-23
brilliant
loved it such an interesting view on how castles became so important and then completely useless
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