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A wonderfully illustrated, full-color book detailing the most magnificent castles of the world.
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Paperback, 192 pages
Published
July 1st 2007
by Lyons Press
(first published November 1st 2001)
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"History of Castles: Fortifications Around the World" is absolutely astounding. I found this oversize 2001 book while browsing randomly through the 710s and 720s (Dewey Decimal) library aisles.
The text is extremely well-written, and is never boring or condescending, even though Gravett goes very in-depth on his subject matter.
The book is filled with hundreds of amazing sketches, photographs, and color plates of castles and fortifications from around the world, many of which I had never seen befo ...more
The text is extremely well-written, and is never boring or condescending, even though Gravett goes very in-depth on his subject matter.
The book is filled with hundreds of amazing sketches, photographs, and color plates of castles and fortifications from around the world, many of which I had never seen befo ...more
just a quick overview if dozens of castles around the world.
Great overview of medieval castles all around the world.
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Chris Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognized authority on the arms, armour, and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and film productions, and has written many books. He currently works as a curator at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire.
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