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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Following the creation of the Duchy of Normandy the Normans were soon introduced to the castle and they built them in large numbers. In the mid-11th century other Norman adventurers began carving out dominion for themselves in Southern Italy: some crossed to Sicily in 1061 and by 1091 had conquered the whole island. As in Normandy they were keen to assimilate new ideas including architectural styles resulting in some striking buildings. This title a companion to Fortress 13: Norman Stone Castles (1) The British Isles 1066-1216 provides a detailed guide to the castles built in Normandy Southern Italy and Sicily covering defensive principles daily life the events of siege warfare and the fate of the castles. (LL)