Pocket Guides: Castles

by Philip Wilkinson and E.M. (Edited By Sir Hugh Casson) Sharp, Paul And Hatt

Book Overview

The Pocket-sized Reference Book Series Each book covers a subject from science, nature, history and art. Each book is researched, written and checked by experts. Each is systematically organized for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789420473
• ISBN13: 9780789420473
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 3.9" x 5.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12

Customer Reviews

Mini Travel Companion

I stuck this book in my pocket as I toured castles in Wales, Scotland, and England. It was a great help to me in learning more about the architecture of castles, as well as what life was like during the age of the fortresses.Great for children and adults alike.

Fantasy Castles

Ever since I traveled in Germany and France as a teenager, I have been fascinated with castles. This tiny book shows what a kitchen looks like in a castle. There are lots of fireplaces, three-legged pots, even an apple corer was available back then. For anyone interested in castles, this is a good place to start. You can find information on early castles and forts, how they were built and specifics about the tower. Other information you will enjoy reading about: The Castle Dwellers The Garrison Daily Life Attack and Defense There is also a fascinating section on castles around the world, from Britain and Ireland to Japan. A glossary and index makes this quite useful. They also have so many beautiful pictures of castles, including the Bran Castle that inspired the Dracula legend. If you are looking for a book for children: Stephen Biesty's Cross-Section castle is pretty amazing as you can see inside a 14th-Century castle. ~The Rebecca Review