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Topic:	12th century castles

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Shelly Hello my name is Shelly this is my first time posting here, I am 35 and have had an interest in the medieval period ever since I could remember.
I have a question, where can I find information on the evolution of castles between 1100-1200? I am guessing that this was a time of change in the castle's basic design because of the crusades, and that ideas for fortification were brought back to Europe during this time.
[This message has been edited by Shelly (edited 12-08-2000).]
Philip Davis Personally I'd start with a good book. There are many which cover the developement of the castle during the whole medieval period, including the 12th century. I'd recommend the following;-
Sidney Toy - Castles, Their Constructions and History.
Tom McNeill - Castles
M.W. Thompson - The Rise of the Castle
You can find details of these and other books and links to website on my web site.
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