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Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe

Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe

Baring-Gould, S.

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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryAnthropologyArchaeology

ISBN10: 1162628510
ISBN13: 9781162628516
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe is a book written by Sabine Baring-Gould, a British author and scholar who specialized in folklore and mythology. The book is a comprehensive survey of the various types of dwellings that were used by ancient European civilizations, including cliff castles, cave dwellings, and rock-cut tombs.Baring-Gould's book provides a detailed look at the history and architecture of these unique structures, which were built by early humans as a means of protection and shelter. He describes the various materials used in their construction, as well as the different techniques employed by ancient builders to create these impressive structures.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific type of dwelling. Baring-Gould begins with a discussion of cliff castles, which were built on the sides of steep cliffs and provided a natural defense against invaders. He then moves on to cave dwellings, which were used by early humans as a means of shelter and protection from the elements.The book also includes a section on rock-cut tombs, which were used by ancient civilizations as burial places for their dead. Baring-Gould provides a detailed examination of the various types of tombs that were built, including those that were carved into the sides of cliffs and those that were dug into the ground.Overall, Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe is a fascinating exploration of the unique structures that were built by early humans in Europe. Baring-Gould's detailed descriptions and insightful analysis make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of ancient civilizations.1911. This book contains findings of cliff castles and cave dwellings. It is an extensive account of how they came about and the varied people that are a part of these cultures. Partial Contents: Prehistoric Cave-Dwellers, Troglodytes, Souterrains, John Norris, Debyshire, The Hundred Years' War, Trosky, the Martyrium of Poitiers, Palestine, Egypt, Philo, Roderic, King of the Goths, Grotto of Lourdes, Humphrey Kynaston, Louis XI; 51 Illustrations and diagrams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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