Exploring English Castles: Evocative, Romantic, and Mysterious True Tales of the Kings and Queens of the British Isles
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Exploring English Castles: Evocative, Romantic, and Mysterious True Tales of the Kings and Queens of the British Isles
By (Author) Edd Morris
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
1st July 2015
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
European history
Architecture: castles and fortifications
942
Physical Properties
Hardback
272
Width 254mm, Height 254mm
1729g
Description
A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike.
Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countrysidea reminder of turbulent times past.Exploring English Castlesprovides readers with a breathtaking tour through the grandest castles of England. It brings ruins to life through true stories of royalty, chivalry, deception, and intrigue, played out within formerly majestic walls.
Author Bio
Dr. Edd Morris is a British writer who was born in rural England. His website, exploring-castles.com, is one of the webs favorite destinations about castles, entertaining more than a third of a million individuals every year. He resides in London, England.
