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Medieval Castles (Greenwood Guides to Historic Events of the Medieval World)
Medieval Castles - Greenwood Guides to Historic Events of the Medieval World Author:Marilyn Stokstad The castle was far more than a walled and turreted fortress; it was an instrument of social control and the symbol of power, authority, and wealth. Acknowledged expert Marilyn Stokstad combines interpretive essays and original documents in English translation in order to examine the role of the castle in society as well as its use in war.