Castles of England, Scotland & Wales (Country Series) (Paperback)

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England, Scotland, and Wales together possess one of the largest and most impressive collections of castles anywhere in the world. Their names--Kenilworth, Edinburgh, Bodiam, Stirling, Tintagel--conjure images of romance, battles and intrigue. Trace each stage of the castles' development from Norman times through Plantagenet and Edwardian expansion, including their role in strengthening the coastline during the Tudor age, the appalling devastation suffered in the Civil War, and the gradual decay of the castle--and its renaissance.

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Eminent historian Paul Johnson traces the different stages of the development of Britain's rich and varied collection of castles. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Phoenix Illustrated (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841880884
• ISBN-13: 978-1841880884
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,630,258 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for planning a tour of English castles, April 19, 2000

By	Gordon C. Duus (Glen Ridge, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Castles of England, Scotland and Wales (Country Series) (Paperback)

In the summer of 1999 I took my son on a tour of medieval English castles. To plan the trip I looked at a number of books to decide which castles to visit. This book, written with the sponsorship of English Heritage, describes the different types of castles (e.g.-keep, walled, moated) built throughout the history of England, Scotland and Wales, including where to find the best existing examples of each type. I used the map in the book to plot the locations of these castles, and chose a dozen in London and the surrounding counties to go see. The book was of invaluable assistance--not only in making the selection, but in describing their history and most interesting features. The photography is fantastic. This book was the keystone to a once in a lifetime experience.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent little book, a real value, January 13, 2000

By	Jim (Mt.Pleasant, IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Castles of England, Scotland and Wales (Country Series) (Paperback)

This is a great little book at a super price. Lots of quality color and black and white photos and a top notch narrative to go along with them. This book is dense enough to hold the attention of a sophisticated reader and accessible enough not to bore the casual reader.