UK Holidays - Country Series: Castles of England, Scotland & Wales

Manufacturer: Phoenix Illustrated

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 941
EAN: 9781841880884
ISBN: 1841880884
Label: Phoenix Illustrated
Manufacturer: Phoenix Illustrated
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 190
Publication Date: 2000-10-01
Publisher: Phoenix Illustrated
Studio: Phoenix Illustrated

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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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Summary: Great book for planning a tour of English castles
Comment: 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.

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Summary: excellent little book, a real value
Comment: 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.

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