Tells the story of the birth of the building trades as represented in the Gothic cathedrals and castles erected in medieval western Europe, discussing the development of the tools and techniques that enabled them to be built.

Tells the story of the birth of the building trades as represented in the Gothic cathedrals and castles erected in medieval western Europe, discussing the development of the tools and techniques that enabled them to be built.

As modern tourist destinations, museums, and sites of archaeological and architectural study, medieval castles continue to captivate students of history and laymen alike. Medieval cathedrals, many refurbished and still in use, also inspire awe, inspiration, and historical interest. In this book, readers will be enthralled by the vivid imagery of the castles and cathedrals that remain all over Europe and the rich historical narratives their stories convey. This work will be a surefire hit with those seeking the history behind some of the most impressive and romantic castles ever constructed and the most soaring and grand cathedrals of the medieval era.

Castles and Cathedrals is a supplementary text in the Cambridge History Programme for key stage 3. It meets the requirements of supplementary study unit category A, extending the work undertaken in Medieval Britain. This full-colour text looks at the developing architecture of castles and cathedrals - the buildings which symbolise the most powerful forces in the medieval world. Through a combination of primary and secondary sources it examines what these buildings can reveal of the people who inhabited them and of medieval society in general. Castles and Cathedrals features: * enquiry-based units which pose key historical questions * a careful balance of investigation and explanation * overview sections which introduce and consolidate themes and concepts * an Attainment Target matrix for pupils and teachers * activities ranging in difficulty which enable pupils to meet the attainment targets

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