Castles

"Castles" is based on the classic work by historian and medieval expert Plantaganet Somerset Fry. Original maps, plans and archive illustrations are presented alongside hundreds of beautiful contemporary photographs, showing ruins and surviving castles in all their glory. This work includes descriptions of hundreds of special buildings, from remote ruins in isolated settings to imposing piles in towns and cities. Discover the awe-inspiring scenes of great historical events that are now popular attractions for families and historians alike.