Nigel R. Jones. Historian and journalist Jones enlightens and delights in this history of the London Tower. The author begins with tales of William the Conquerer, whose "motte-and-bailey" forts could be erected "within a week." The buildings surrounding the White Tower served not only as royal pomp, but also as the armory, where blacksmiths forged swords, fletchers made arrows and weaponry was stored, including gunpowder. A historian's history that deserves pride of place in every library.--KirkusFriday, January 11, 2013
Tower : an epic history of the Tower of London
Nigel R. Jones. Historian and journalist Jones enlightens and delights in this history of the London Tower. The author begins with tales of William the Conquerer, whose "motte-and-bailey" forts could be erected "within a week." The buildings surrounding the White Tower served not only as royal pomp, but also as the armory, where blacksmiths forged swords, fletchers made arrows and weaponry was stored, including gunpowder. A historian's history that deserves pride of place in every library.--Kirkus
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