Danish Medieval Castles Rikke Agnete Olsen 2014 Aarhus University Press Castle

by Rikke Agnete Olsen

$48 · Offered by eBay · No longer available

This comprehensive academic work "Danish Medieval Castles" by Rikke Agnete Olsen represents the first complete overview in English of Danish castles and fortifications from medieval Denmark. Published by Aarhus University Press in 2014, this scholarly volume tells the fascinating story of who built these castles, when they were constructed, and why this occurred. The book incorporates recent archaeological discoveries and research, as several castle buildings and earthworks have been examined over the past decades, with new archaeological sites discovered and old excavations reopened. All of this has resulted in new knowledge that enriches our understanding of medieval Danish fortifications. The work also describes everyday life in Danish castles during the Middle Ages and examines the historic importance of these structures during times of peace and turbulence. This hardcover edition features extensive color photographs by Janne Klerk, plan-drawings by Helge Bregnehoj-Olesen and Orla Svendsen, drawings for the glossary by Sara Heil Jensen, and additional drawings by Flemming Bau. The English translation is by Joan F. Davidson with German summary translated by Hans Blosen. The groundplan drawings are reproduced at scale 1:2000 unless otherwise indicated. Published with the financial support of A.P. Møller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Møllers Fond til almene Formaal, this academic work represents serious scholarship in medieval Danish history and archaeology. The book was prin

• Publisher: Aarhus University Press, Aarhus, Denmark
• Year: 2014
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

Found via Rare Books Intel, a search across rare-book dealers, auction houses and marketplaces worldwide.