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Medieval Castles and the Culture of Authority
In a fragmented Europe where power was often measured by the strength of oneâs walls, medieval castles became both military fortresses and instruments of propagandaâdesigned not merely to repel invaders, but to impress subjects, rivals, and foreign envoys.
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Did Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern People Love War?
Ancient, Medieval, and early modern people saw war as a means to an end. In general, they saw war as something they have to do to obtain something else, because there is no other, better option.
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