The Great History of Fortified Castles
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Steeped in mystery and grandeur, fortified castles bear witness to medieval civilization and cover a complex reality. Traveling from castle to castle, from the confines of Spain to the mountains of Switzerland, from the moors of Scotland to the banks of the Dordogne, and thanks to 3D modeling, this film traces a thousand years of medieval military construction... Construction methods and siege techniques will experience incessant evolution, in a frantic race for optimal efficiency against invaders. In the 11th century, the first castles that could be described as "forts" appeared, impregnable with their ramparts and corner towers. But this military building is also the home of authority, of the lord. It becomes the symbol of a feudalism in full development... From the 14th century, fortified castles lose their importance in the face of the effectiveness of artillery which now breaks all walls and military architects adapt the shape of castles to thwart new siege techniques. The 16th and 17th centuries marked the end of fortified castles. The art of war evolved at the same time as social structures. From then on, fortified cities and numerous armies were more effective in defending the kingdom. Castles gradually became the residence of lords whose authority was fading in favor of that of the King. They were transformed into luxurious residences. The castle then no longer had anything "fort" about it. Director: Serge TIGNÈRES & Benoît POISSON
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