Ashdown, Charles Henry,  1856-1922 <br/><br/>
British Castles 

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<br/><br/> Release date is 2012-08-31 
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<br/><br/> "British Castles" by Charles H. Ashdown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the architectural and historical significance of castles in Britain, examining various types of fortifications from natural earthworks to sophisticated stone keeps. The book aims to provide insights into how these structures evolved over time, reflecting the shifts in military strategy and societal needs.  The opening of "British Castles" sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of fortifications, starting with an analysis of natural defensive structures employed by primitive man. Ashdown discusses how early humans utilized the natural landscape for protection, laying the groundwork for the evolution of artificial defenses such as earthworks and ramparts. He addresses the various classifications of earthworks and highlights their significance across different historical periods. The narrative emphasizes the importance of understanding these early defenses as foundational to the development of more complex castle designs that would follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>12039013 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Castles -- Great Britain 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DA