Part one of term paper
"Feudal society was defined by the castle, and was reflected in its development from a wooden defense structure to a stone architectural complex, with room for many houses within its walls." Castles emerged as part of Europe’s feudalisation, perhaps as early as the 9th century. Frequently situated at key locations, castles were strongholds ...

Part two of term paper
... Tudor palaces. Many towns, seeking the shelter of a castles’ walls, sprung up very near already-established castles, as evidenced by towns with château, châtel, and chastel in their names (Château-Thierry, Castel Sarrasin, Coucy-le-Château, Hattonchatel). The earliest castles still extant in any manner are Doué-la-Fontaine and Langeais, built by Foulques Nerra by 994. The very earliest castles were made of timber-- quick, easy, and inexpensive compared to older castles. Unfortunately, they ...