Table of Contents

40AD before the Romans; 200AD the Roman city fortified; 400AD twilight of the Roman city; Alfred and the Danish threat; 1080 the Conqueror's castle; 1200 the castle enlarged; 1240 the classic castle; 1300 apogee of the medieval castle; 1547 the Tudor power house; 1700 showplace of the nation; 1841 the great conflagration; 1890 the remedievalisation of the castle; 1940 the castle at war; 2000 the castle today.

Promotional Information

Publication date timed to coincide with an exhibition of the illustrator's artwork at the Tower of London.

About the Author

Geoffrey Parnell is Keeper of Tower History, Royal Armouries, HM Tower of London.