DK Eyewitness Books: Castle

Discover the Mysteries of the Medieval Castle and See What Life Was Like for Tho

Hardcover
$16.99 US
On sale Jun 30, 2008 | 72 Pages | 9780756637699

Be an eyewitness to the exciting world of the medieval castle, from the dramatic methods used to defend and attack castles to what life was really like for the people living inside its mighty battlements.
Christopher Gravett is a recognized expert on weapons, armor, and military affairs in medieval Europe, and works as assistant curator of armor at the Tower Armouries in the UK. He has written several books about warfare in the medieval world, including DK Eyewitness Guides: Knight and The History of Castles: Fortifications Around the World. View titles by Christopher Gravett
"A welcome addition to the popular series." School Library Journal.

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Be an eyewitness to the exciting world of the medieval castle, from the dramatic methods used to defend and attack castles to what life was really like for the people living inside its mighty battlements.

Author

Christopher Gravett is a recognized expert on weapons, armor, and military affairs in medieval Europe, and works as assistant curator of armor at the Tower Armouries in the UK. He has written several books about warfare in the medieval world, including DK Eyewitness Guides: Knight and The History of Castles: Fortifications Around the World. View titles by Christopher Gravett

Praise

"A welcome addition to the popular series." School Library Journal.

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