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William The Conqueror Curtain Wall
1,549 wordsChepstow which is a Norman castle was constructed beginning in 1067. This was less than a year after the new king, William the Conqueror, was crowned. It was built high over the river Wye in Southeast Wales. The Normans werent the first to realize the strategic value of this position. We know this because the arch above the main doorway into the hall was built by bricks taken from a Roman fort that used to stand close by. This position was an advantage partly because it allowed allies to bring s...
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Actors And Actresses Sir Harry
1,510 wordsOnce Upon A Mattress is a perfect example of legendary folklore. Characters that we depict from storybook fairytales come to life, as actors that marvelously portray kings, queens, and knights turn folklore into reality. Once Upon A Mattress is a dark comedy that enchants its audience with humor, controversies, as well as evil and manipulation. Such elements is what makes our imagination of fairytales of kings and queens come true; that ever so plagued us since our childhood years. Once Upon A M...
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King And Queen Curtain Wall
593 wordsCastles were very important during the Middle Ages. From castles, one can learn much about the daily life of those that worked and lived in one and the advantages of having a castle during a time of war. A castle was built nearby the best natural defense, usually next to a river or any water formation, for an easy escape route in case the castle was destroyed and the people had nowhere else to go. In order to build a castle back in the Middle Ages, many workers were needed for the job. It was ha...
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Middle Ages Great Hall
1,073 wordsCastles In The Middle Ages In 1494 the armies of the French king, Charles VIII, invaded Italy to capture the kingdom of Naples. They swept through the country and bombarded and destroyed many castles. This invasion signaled the end of the castle as a stronghold of defense. For centuries it had been the dominant protection in Western Europe for the defense of kings, nobility, and townspeople. Ancient cities were often walled to keep out invaders, and within the walls there was usually a citadel, ...
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William The Conqueror Tower Of London
3,566 wordsCastles of the Conquest William the Conqueror knew that the castle was going to play a vital role in his task of subjugating England in the year 1066. This conquest was no doubt a large gamble for the duke of Normandy due to the fact that it entailed a relatively unknown countryside, a fierce and brave people defending the island, and in the event of a loss a reputation of a poor war leader and consequently seen as a failure as leader of Normandy. The gamble paid off even though the Anglo Saxons...
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Statue Of Liberty Ellis Island
609 wordsEllis Island was a United States reception center for immigrants for more than 60 years. The island is located in New York Harbor, less than 1 / 2 mile (0. 8 kilometer) north of Liberty Island, the home of the Statue of Liberty. Over 12 million people first entered the United States through Ellis Island. The island is named for Samuel Ellis, a merchant and farmer who owned it during the late 1700 s. The United States government bought the island in 1808. The government began using Ellis Island a...
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Mead Hall Great Hall
624 wordsAs I know, you shall be pleased to hear, I am fine and well. My journey has been quite splendid and a breath of fresh air. Truly, I did need this time away. I pen this letter to you to tell you of the remarkable mead hall I stumbled in which I attended a lively banquet. The hall was built by the king of the Danes. He is named Hrothgar and he named it Heorot, the great Hall of the Hart. I have heard in my travels that it is famous far and wide. Here, Hrothgar holds great feasts and distributes hi...
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Great Hall Chapter 6
5,586 wordsJ. R. R. Tolkien The Lord Of The Rings Part 1: The Fellowship of the Ring Part 2: The Two Towers Part 3: The Return of the King THE RETURN OF THE KING Book V Chapter 1 Minas Tirith Chapter 2 The Passing of the Grey Company Chapter 3 The Muster of Rohan Chapter 4 The Siege of Gondor Chapter 5 The Ride of the Rohirrim Chapter 6 The Battle of the Pelennor Fields Chapter 7 The Pyre of Denethor Chapter 8 The Houses of Healing Chapter 9 The Last Debate Chapter 10 The Black Gate Opens Book VI Chapter 1...
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Actors And Actresses Sir Harry
1,521 wordsOnce Upon A Mattress is a perfect example of legendary folklore. Characters that we depict from storybook fairytales come to life, as actors that marvelously portray kings, queens, and knights turn folklore into reality. Once Upon A Mattress is a dark comedy that enchants its audience with humor, controversies, as well as evil and manipulation. Such elements is what makes our imagination of fairytales of kings and queens come true; that ever so plagued us since our childhood years. Once Upon A M...
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