Text and illustrations trace the history of castles and their role in medieval life. Discusses how and why they were built, life inside and outside the castle walls, their uses in war and peace, and their eventual decline.
year: 1982, 1985
call number/section: 909.07, 940.1, 909
subjects: castles, juvenile literature, courts and courtiers, civilization, medieval, middle ages
Editions
Brochard, Philippe
Silver Burdett Co. (1982)
Text and illustrations trace the history of castles and their role in medieval life. Discusses how and why they were built, life inside and outside the castle walls, their uses in war and peace, and their eventual decline.
Schools: 9
Brochard, Philippe
Silver Burdett (1985)
Describes how castles were built, their various uses, their defenses and building sites and the decline of the castle.
Schools: 0