The History of Castles is the ultimate guide to the world's most fascinating castles and strongholds. Chapters include information on castles from France, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. An ideal book for history enthusiasts, people planning to take a vacation near one of these castles, and for anyone who is enamored of these breathtaking...

An unrivalled source of information on the history, organisation, apperance and equipment of the world's fighting men of past and present. The "Men-at-arms" titles cover subjects as diverse as the Imperial Roman army and the Central American wars of today in their popular 48 page format including some 40 photographs and diagrams, and eight full color plates.

Describes the history and characteristics of castles around the world, including how they were constructed to protect and defend the people who lived there.

An introduction to knighthood, including armor, jousting, castle life, heraldry, and other customs and manners. Includes instructions for a variety of related activities and projects.

Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.

"Young readers can discover the medieval world - from the rules of jousting to castle construction techniques - with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of chivalrous facts, informative illustrations, and photographs of important artifacts, this is a definitive guide to everything you ever needed to know about how people lived in the Middle Ages"--