Castles of Britain and Ireland by Rodney Castleden
To many, medieval castles are the essence of Britain and Ireland's fascinating past. Immersed in history and centuries old, each one tells a story of Kings, Queens and feuding lords; war and bloody conflict; treason, revenge and murder. In Castles of Britain and Ireland, Rodney Castleden weaves a fascinating and detailed narrative of 115 of the grandest and most historically significant castles in the British Isles, including Balmoral in Scotland, Bunratty in Ireland, Caernarfon in Wales and St Michael's Mount in England. As well as the details of the construction, function, and often the destruction of these magnificent buildings, each chapter also tells the human stories behind these ancient walls, with fascinating details of everyday life within.
'An Englishman's home is his castle - but as this stunning collection of 115 fortress photographs shows, Scotland, Wales and Ireland can also boast magnificent symbols of bloody territorial disputes, royal vanity and mythical magic' Daily Mail* Daily Mail *
Rodney Castleden is an extensively published author in the fields of archaeology, geography and history. His authorial credits include the hugely successful Concise Encyclopedia of World History.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780873244 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780873247 |
| Title | Castles of Britain and Ireland |
| Author | Rodney Castleden |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-07-05 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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