Hidden Complexities of the Frankish Castle: Social Aspects of Space in the Configurational Architecture of Frankish Castles in the Holy Land, 1099-1291

This new title in the Leiden University archaeology series presents the social aspects of the architecture of Frankish castles in the Holy Land. Focusing on spatial syntax, a theory that studies the relationship between people and built space, Hidden Complexities of the Frankish Castle brings out new insights into the role of the fortress in both the social structure and the behavior of its inhabitants.