Description
Book SynopsisGreater Medieval Houses of England and Wales is a three volume survey offering an assessment of nearly 700 houses and a synthesis of knowledge and research. This second volume, first published in 2000, covers central England and Wales and includes the first overview devoted solely to medieval Welsh houses.
Trade Review'The book is scholarly and based on wide interdisciplinary reading and architectural knowledge of medieval and subsequent socio-architectural developments … His achievement in satisfying both professionals and amateurs is unquestionable.' The English Historical Review
'Its inestimable value is the impressive range of entries, some 230 for England … these make it the first port of call for any study of the period.' Archaeological Journal
'There is no doubt that Emery's three-volume series will become classic reference work for all those interested in high-status medieval domestic architecture. It fills an important gap in the market, combining the sound, empirical study of medieval buildings with an awareness of their social meaning in the past.' Medieval Archaeology
'… it is a stunning achievement … if the later middle ages ceases to be 'the most neglected period in English art history', Emery's labours will have made a significant contribution.' Midland History
'… a welcome addition to the bookshelves and libraries of interested amateurs and academics alike … There is no doubt that Emery's three-volume series will become a classic reference work for all those interested in high-status medieval domestic architecture. It fills an important gap in the market, combining the sound, empirical study of medieval study of medieval buildings with an awareness of their social meaning in the past.' Medieval Archaeology
Table of ContentsPart I. East Anglia: 1. East Anglia: historical background; 2. East Anglia: architectural introduction; 3. Monastic residential survivals; 4. East Anglia: bibliography; 5. East Anglia: survey; Appendices 1 and 2; Part II. East Midlands: 6. East Midlands: historical background; 7. East Midlands: architectural introduction; 8. Politics, society, and defensive tower-houses in fifteenth-century England; 9. East Midlands: bibliography; 10 East Midlands: survey; Appendices 3 and 4; Part III. Central Midlands: 11. Central Midlands: historical background; 12. Central Midlands: architectural introduction; 13. Residential tower-houses in fifteenth-century England; 14. Central Midlands: bibliography; 15. Central Midlands: survey. Appendices 5 and 6; Part IV. West Midlands and Borderland with Wales: 16. West Midlands and Borderland with Wales: historical background; 17. West Midlands and Borderland with Wales: architectural introduction; 18. The aristocracy: palace-fortresses and trophy houses; 19. West Midlands and Borderland with Wales: bibliography; 20. West Midlands and Borderland with Wales: survey; Appendices 7 and 8; Part V. Wales: 21. The Welsh landscape and its medieval development; 22. Royal residences; 23. Baronial and other castles; 24. Episcopal residences; 25. Fortified and tower houses; 26. Native houses in north Wales and the borderland; 27. Anglo-Plantagenet houses in south Wales; 28. Further aspects of residential occupation; 29. Wales: bibliography; Appendix 9; List of plates; List of figures; Index.
