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texasranger
· 8 years ago
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Im confused here on the definition of a castle. Most of these look like estates or mansions or like described a cheteau. Ive always though a castle was a military fortification with battlements and walls and heavy gates built to keep people out and hold a position not just provide fancy living. Or perhaps it can be both. Someone who's more learned in medieval history than I am please elaborate.
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jade
· 8 years ago
Did you mean: fort
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texasranger
· 8 years ago
Maybe. it's my understanding that a castle was built for military fortification and a palace was built for luxury half those "castles" dont look very fortified nice big glass windows. Nice big and easy approach and a small wooden door. Some do look the real deal. Im just saying if im wrong tell me.
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teamrocket
· 8 years ago
Castle or not, I don't think that was the point of this post XD
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texasranger
· 8 years ago
I dont either i just want to know
wrath
· 8 years ago
The term and method to build castles changed after the dark ages and during the renaissance, since there were more established diplomatic means for both warfare and politics. The threat of raiding armies of kingdoms weren't a concern anymore as the people became more "civilized", so the focus for the wealthy royal families at this time was luxury, grandeur and art as per the time period had decided. One of the reason why the French Revolution worked well... they didn't have to face the fortified rock fortresses of old.
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texasranger
· 8 years ago
Thanks alot
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mrclever
· 8 years ago
The passive aggressiveness in this is real
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nerdsarecool1212
· 8 years ago
Could've bought all of them had I won that powerball
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mrrsparklez
· 8 years ago
Right? Fucking sucks
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nerdsarecool1212
· 8 years ago
Hey but at least there's another chance. I'm surprised no one won last night and now the jackpot is 1.3 billion
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jensensbooty
· 8 years ago
My gov teacher and I were looking at these in the library. We were joking that if one of us ever becomes a millionaire we should get one
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taeminnieah
· 8 years ago
Location, location, location.
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chu
· 8 years ago
theres a Calvin and Hobbes reference right there.
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holybaconbutter
· 8 years ago
45 bedrooms!? What the hell would you do with 45 bedrooms!!
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chu
· 8 years ago
45 orgies?
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charror
· 8 years ago
AirB&B
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whospikedthepunch
· 8 years ago
Sleep in a different room every night like any sane person.
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mojockeym
· 8 years ago
I would love to have one of those houses but the upkeep would be ridiculous. Not to mention the cost of utilities. I would want something in-between.
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papajohn
· 8 years ago
How much for a castle in New York City?
thefandomisrising
· 8 years ago
The blood of your firstborn, and the soul of an albino T-Rex.
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okiedokes
· 8 years ago
I have always wanted a castle. They are so big, so I would definitely have some family come live with me and share in the beauty (and utility/maintenance costs) together.
keepsake
· 8 years ago
Written by: A salty yuppie looking to buy real-estate in New York.
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wrath
· 8 years ago
That may be... but the facts do show interesting comparisons, wouldn't you say?
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keepsake
· 8 years ago
Indeed, but you could honestly make most of these comparisons in a lot of countries. You could buy a castle in south-France for as little as half a million euros, but buying an apartment in central paris could cost 3/5 million euros. It all depends on the place, which is often what makes the property valuable.
wrath
· 8 years ago
Or so they tell us... in the end it simply shows we have choices and each has advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to what you are willing to give up.
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whospikedthepunch
· 8 years ago
Suddenly my old farm house looks like a mansion compared to the small crap people pay out the nose for in new York.
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