The Castles Of Henry Viii

ANTICIPATING A FOREIGN ONSLAUGHT FROM CATHOLIC EUROPE AFTER HIS SPLIT FROM ROME, HENRY VIII ENERGETICALLY BEGAN CONSTRUCTION OF MORE THAN 20 STONE FORTS TO PROTECT ENGLAND`S MAJOR PORTS AND ESTUARIES. PETER HARRINGTON EXPLORES THE DEPARTURE FROM ARTILLERY-VULNERABLE MEDIEVAL CASTLE DESIGNS, TO THE LOW, STURDY STONE FORTRESSES INSPIRED BY EUROPEAN IDEAS.