The ultimate reference book on the castles of Britain and Ireland. Covers every kind of castle and every aspect of their construction, weaponry, maintenance, and social life.
From the first Saxon king to today's Prince Charles, this compact visual guide conveys the drama and history of Britain's royal lineage. Over 100 color illustrations.
This reference brings to life every aspect of castles and castle life: why and how they were built, the weapons that were used in them, their social life in ordinary and extraordinary times, their provisioning, their maintenance and their ...