Les Tourelles: Histoire des châteaux de France, volume II by Léon Gozlan
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Overview: A seminal work of 19th-century historical scholarship, this volume is a meticulously researched architectural and social history, chronicling the evolution of French fortified castles from the late medieval period through the Renaissance.
Plot: Gozlan guides the reader on a grand tour of France's most formidable stone sentinels. Rather than a dry catalog, the narrative weaves together the strategic military innovations, the shifting political dramas of feudal lords and monarchs, and the gradual transformation of these stark fortresses into more palatial residences, all framed within their regional contexts.
Analysis: Its status as a classic is secured by Gozlan's pioneering methodology. He synthesizes archival documents, on-site architectural analysis, and local lore with a novelist's eye for character and setting—a rarity for his time. The book transcends mere description to argue how these structures were the physical embodiment of power, technology, and social order, offering a foundational text for understanding the French landscape and national identity.
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