Castles and Fortresses
by Robin
S. Oggins
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- 120 pages (October 1995)
Metro Books; ISBN:
1567990959 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.65 x 10.89 x 11.95
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Covering Europe during the Middle Ages, Castles and
Fortresses opens with a compact but informative chapter on the evolution of
the castle. The book then chronicles the political histories of Europe's various
regions and how castles formed according to their military needs. Though the
text is a bit general, the book's large color photographs speak volumes. The
pictures are bright and crisp, shot from wide and aerial angles, capturing the
majesty of these fabled, architectural masterpieces and the lovely scenery
surrounding them. Among the more renowned castles featured are the Warwick
Castle in England, Chateau Chinon in France, Neuschwanstein in Germany, and
Miramar Castle in Italy. Brief coverage is given to western Asia (the Kremlin in
Moscow, for example) and North America. A glossary and bibliography are also
included. --Karen Karleski
