| Heavily fortified refuges and residences of nobility, castles were impressive symbols of the owner's power and wealth. This collection spotlights 30 royal castles of England, Scotland, and Wales, including Edinburgh and Windsor castles, St. Michael's Mount, Tintagel, the Tower of London, Caernarvon, and Ludlow. Captions provide information on each site, completing a fascinating book that's ideal for use at home or in the classroom. Paperback book measures 8 1/4 in. x 11 in., 32 pages. Dover. ISBN 0486435725 |
