My Best Book of Knights and Castles
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My Best Book of Knights and Castles by Deborah Murrell
Medieval knights and castles have always fascinated children. This book takes the subject one step further and carries the reader on a journey to find out about medieval castles all over the world. From the earliest fortifications in Europe, visit motte and bailey castles, the stone castles of the Normans, Crusader castles such as Syria's Krak des Chevaliers, and German castles on the Rhine. Take a look inside France's Chateau Gaillard and find out how the French managed to win it back from the English. Discover what it meant to be a knight in medieval times. Learn more about chivalry, heraldry and jousting.
Deborah Murrell's background is in the history of theatre, especially that of ancient Greece and Rome. She has been working in publishing for the last 15 years, writing and editing books for both children and adults. With a wide knowledge of ancient civilizations, Deborah also produced a CD-ROM entitles The History of the Ancient World, on which she worked with some of Britain's leading academics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780753412435 |
| ISBN 10 | 0753412438 |
| Title | My Best Book of Knights and Castles |
| Author | Deborah Murrell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2005-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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