DK Eyewitness Guides: Castle

Dramtic ways used to defend and attack castles

Be an eyewitness to the world of the medieval castle. 'DK Eyewitness Guides: Castle' covers the dramtic ways used to defend and attack castles during sieges, and what life was really like for the people living inside the mighty battlements.

Superb exploration

Castle is a superb exploration of the world of the castles of the Middle Ages and the lives of the people who lived in them, illustrated by stunning colour photographs which complement the comprehensive text.

Fascinating insights

From inside information about how castles maintained their water supply during a siege and how besiegers tunnelled under castle walls to how the Normans built castles in a hurry and how the first guns worked, 'DK Eyewitness Guides: Castle' gives fascinating insights into the ways that brought life to the walls of these impressive buildings.

Publication

DK Eyewitness Guides: Castle by Christopher Gravett
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
ISBN: 075134740X

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