Journey across the world and throughout history to discover the
world's best and most unusual castles, and learn about their
features, from the tallest turrets to the dingiest dungeons. Find
out how castles have changed over time and what happened to the
people who lived in them. A glimpse into the history of different
castles around the world, the dramatic battles to conquer them, and
the weapons that defended and defeated them. Travel through time
and venture into the wonderful world of castles, from the
extravagant chateaux of France, to the impenetrable fortresses of
Japan. Find out why castles were built and witness some of the most
famous sieges in history. Trek across the world to visit castles
perched on perilous clifftops and exotic islands. Meet the medieval
rulers who built the grandest castles and forts, and the modern
tycoons who splashed out money trying to replicate them. Discover
why the spiral staircases in castles always turned clockwise, and
why their toilets always smelled so bad! And learn about the great
lengths that prisoners would go to in order to escape... This
children's book takes you on an immersive adventure to a collection
of castles each beautifully illustrated at a particular moment in
history. See the world's best castles from a range of viewpoints,
whether you are standing next to samurai warriors waiting to
attack, or castle jesters entertaining the king. Castle is a
fact-packed, modern look at a classic topic.
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