Castles of the Loire: Places and History (Places and History Series) [Hardcover]

Milena Ercole Pozzoli (Author), Valeria Manferto De Fabianis (Editor)

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This splendidly photographed volume is one of a series of Places and History books that examine the history, culture, and natural beauty of inspiring destinations, from California to Ireland to Tuscany. This book celebrates the majestic castles along the banks of the magnificent Loire River in France, which was for centuries intrinsically linked to the history of that country. It is perfect for armchair travelers as well as those interested in the medieval architecture of castles, with their extravagant towers, elaborate grounds, richly decorated interiors, and especially the immortal legends and stories that surround them. Included are Chambord Castle, the mansion of George Sand, and Chinon Castle, where in 1429 Joan of Arc set out on her momentous crusade to liberate her country from the English.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 135 pages
• Publisher: Stewart Tabori & Chang (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556705409
• ISBN-13: 978-1556705403
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,397,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > Travel > Europe > France > Loire

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inside and out, January 1, 2002

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Stephen McHenry (Olney, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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I probably looked at 8 books on the Loire chateuaxs, and this was the best. Great photographs, laid out well, great information on each of the castles/chateauxs, lots of photos of the inside decoration and furniture. This book gave me a better understanding of the landscaping around the castles as well. If you are planning to visit the Loire valley, and you are trying to decide which castles to visit, this book is a must. It is also and excellent armchair-traveller/coffee-table book.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, October 26, 2011

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Jean René (France) - See all my reviews

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What do you know about Castles of the Loire ?

With this book, you'll get great information about castles' history and beautiful pictures.

It's a great pleasure to offer this book to your friends.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Castles of the Loire, November 2, 2010

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mona Pistrui - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Castles of the Loire: Places and History (Places and History Series) (Hardcover)

Not the best quality pictures. Quite grainy and low quality paper. Pleasant enough to look at for a second hand buy but would not have paid the full price.