The World of Castles

The World of Castles by Philip Steele

Guarding lonely mountain passes; looming majestically over dark, foreboding river valleys; or providing shelter from the scorching Mediterranean heat — more than 15,000 castles were built throughout Europe and the Near East in the Middle Ages. At that time only their noble owners were able to enjoy the luxury of castle living. Now that the doors of these castles have been thrown open, we can all take pleasure in The World of Castles.

Find out more about castles as you visit a medieval market, take a peek at a friendly joust, and experience an enemy siege. You'll explore how murder holes were used, discover who did laundry in the medieval castle, and learn how a page became a knight.

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 63
• Book Size: 8-1/2" x 11"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 4-8
• ISBN 10: 0753458349
• ISBN 13: 978-0753458341

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The illustrations and informative text help children learn about history in a fun way.