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B. H. St. J. O'Neil (1905–1954)

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Omfatter også følgende navne: B.H. O'Neil, B H St J O'NEIL, B H StJ O'Neill, O'Neil B.H. St. J., B H ST. J O'NEIL MA FSA, Brian Hugh St. John O'Neil, St. Hugh John O'Neil Bryan, Bryan Hugh St. John O'Neil, Bryan Hugh Saint John O'Neil

Værker af B. H. St. J. O'Neil

Castles : An Introduction to the Castles of England and Wales (1954) 62 eksemplarer
Audley End Essex (Department Of The Environment Official Guidebook) (1958) 22 eksemplarer
Castles and cannon : a study of early artillery fortifications in England (1960) 7 eksemplarer
Castle Rushen - Fortress of the Kings and Lords of Mann (2008) 6 eksemplarer
Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfriesshire. With plates and a plan (Ministry of Works. Ancient Monuments and Historic… (1952) 4 eksemplarer
Ancient Monuments of the Isles of Scilly (1961) 3 eksemplarer
The History of Castle Cornet, Guernsey 3 eksemplarer
Walmer Castle, Kent. With a plan (Ministry of Works. Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings. Leaflet Guides.) (1949) 2 eksemplarer
Peveril Castle, Derbyshire (Ancient monuments and historic buildings) (1950) 2 eksemplarer
Deal Castle, Kent (1966) 2 eksemplarer
Castles - An introduction to the Castles of England and Wales [Ministry of Public Buildings and Works] 1 eksemplar
Rhodes and the Origin of the Bastion 1 eksemplar
The history of Castle Cornet, Guernsey 1 eksemplar
Caerlaverock Castle (1982) 1 eksemplar
Report of the Forty-third Congress and of the Research Committee for the Year 1935 1 eksemplar
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Castles : an introduction to the castles of England… af B. H. St. J. O'Neil
This book covers medieval castles in England and Wales in the Middle Ages. Castles were unknown until the Normans came in 1066. Important and powerful men needed fortresses and a castle was necessary, especially with feuds and wars. After the mid-1500's, castles were only needed for coastal defense. Powerful men no longer needed castles; they build stately houses instead.

The author defines what a castle is and is not, then proceeds to detail castle development through the centuries. Weapons of war and sieges are also discussed. Many castles are still in existence today, the most famous being Windsor Castle.

The book has photographs and plans of various castles, castles of interest and whether they are available for visits, and a glossary of terms. This is a basic text on castle design and use.… (mere)
 
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