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The History of Castles: Fortifications Around the World
The History of Castles Fortifications Around the World Author:Christopher Gravett Christopher Gravett has given us a fascinating look into how castles were built around the world, and why, in this major book. Floor plans and construction details of many castles are included, along with the stories of military campaigns waged to lay siege to and destroy them. For students or history and architecture this is a landmark book. In... more »cludes 200 full-color photographs, 30 reconstructions, glossary, and 70 detailed maps.« less