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Castles of the World

by Phyllis G. Jestice

Fortifications across centuries and continents

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Fortifications across centuries and continents

Organized chronologically, this illustrated survey brings together more than 150 fortifications, from forts and towers to citadels. Its geographical scope ranges from Europe to Haiti, India and Japan, while the entries span the ancient world through the 20th century. Each pairs a colour photograph with a brief account of the site’s history, making the book a compact way to encounter different places and periods through their defensive architecture. The emphasis is on castles and strongholds as historical structures set within landscapes that remain part of the modern world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in medieval and world history
  • Readers curious about castles, forts and military architecture
  • Visual learners who enjoy illustrated historical reference books

Themes

Fortifications and defensive architectureWorld history across periodsArchitecture and landscape

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Book overview

From Europe to Haiti, from India to Japan, Castles of the World explores forts, strongholds, towers and citadels from the ancient world up to the 20th century. Arranged chronologically, each entry includes a striking colour photograph and expert text briefly telling the story of the castle's history.

From the Highlands of Scotland to the plains of northern India, Castles of the World is a beautiful examination of past worlds viewed through strongholds that continue to enrich the modern landscape. They evoke an imagined age of aristocratic warriors and noble aspirations.
Presented in a handy, pocket-sized format, arranged chronologically and illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, Castles of the World examines more than 150 fortifications from across the world, from Cathar castles and Alpine schl
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