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World's Most Beautiful Castles (Hardcover)
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World's Most Beautiful Castles (Hardcover)
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When the Roman legions could no longer successfully defend the
borders of the Empire, and its territory was prey to raids and
invasions by foreign peoples and armies, there arose the need for a
new form of defence. Thus were castles born, along with the
development of feudalism and the era now known as the Middle Ages.
Placed in isolated positions, often on high ground, castles would
become more and more widespread throughout Europe and beyond.
Increasingly fortified, to respond to the evolving weapons of the
day, they would be built in cities as well and become symbols of
power, at times transformed into palaces decorated to represent the
glory of their lords. This form of architecture flourished not only
in Europe, but also in Asia and Africa, due to the Crusades and
colonial expansion. Thus it would eventually reach the Americas
where more recently it would be repurposed as a form of
romantic-gothic architecture and take on new connotations. This
book, rich with splendid illustrations and in-depth historical and
artistic entries, will take readers on a tour through the world's
most beautiful castles, where they will get to know architectural
styles of this fortification that has had such importance in human
history, and which still today fascinates visitors all around the
world.
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