"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.
About the AuthorPlantagenet Somerset Fry worked in journalism and public relations, and he was the first editor of books at her Majesty's Stationary Office. He wrote over 50 historical books and was a celebrated academic as a member of Wolfson College, Cambridge.
Book InformationISBN 9780715326923
Author David LyonsFormat Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint David & CharlesPublisher David & Charles
Weight(grams) 1040g
Dimensions(mm) 278mm * 220mm * 18mm