Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Illustrations vi
4. Acknowledgements viii
5. Map ix
6. Introduction x
7. Preface to the 1976 edn xii
8. Chapter 1 Continental Origins 1
9. Chapter 2 The Norman Conquest of England 21
10. Chapter 3 The Norman and Angevin Period 1066–1215 34
11. Chapter 4 Apogee 64
12. Chapter 5 Decline 89
13. Chapter 6 Castle-building 106
14. Chapter 7 The Castle in War 123
15. Chapter 8 The Castle in Peace 150
16. Chapter 9 The Castle in General 161
17. Notes 172
18. Guide to Further Reading 183
19. Index 186