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Medieval Castles and the Culture of Authority

In a fragmented Europe where power was often measured by the strength of one’s walls, medieval castles became both military fortresses and instruments of propaganda—designed not merely to repel invaders, but to impress subjects, rivals, and foreign envoys.

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Ancient Medieval Early Modern People, War
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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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