Great Castles of Europe

Norman Donjons and the Tower of London

Documentary Aug 16, 2024 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E6: Enter the world of the Normans, great castle builders of Britain and beyond. Learn how the Normans took stone castles to new heights, constructing numerous urban fortifications focused on a central tower or donjon. In the examples of the Tower of London and Colchester Castle, study the iconic features of Norman castle architecture, edifices designed to be imposing symbols of authority.

Documentary Aug 16, 2024 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2024
Run Time: 28 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.