Castle (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Christopher Gravett

Overview

Be an eyewitness to the exciting world of the medieval castle, from the dramatic methods used to defend and attack castles to what life was really like for the people living inside its mighty battlements.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756637699
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	06/30/2008
Series:	DK Eyewitness
Pages:	72
Sales rank:	126,464
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	1050L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Christopher Gravett is a recognized expert on weapons, armor, and military affairs in medieval Europe, and works as assistant curator of armor at the Tower Armouries in the UK. He has written several books about warfare in the medieval world, including DK Eyewitness Guides: Knight and The History of Castles: Fortifications Around the World.

Table of Contents

	What is a castle?	6
	The first castles	8
	The great tower	10
	Concentric castles	12
	Castles on the Loire	14
	Castles in Spain	16
	Castles in Germany	18
	The chapel	22
	Laying a siege	24
	Men and missiles	26
	Tricks of defense	28
	The garrison	30
	The castle as prison	32
	Crusader castles	34
	Castles in Japan	36
	The great hall	38
	The kitchen	40
	At the table	42
	The entertainers	44
	Women and children	46
	The lord	48
	Fabrics and textiles	50
	In the fields	52
	Animals in the castle	54
	The castle builders	56
	The woodworkers	58
	Metalwork	60
	Castles in decline	62
	Did you know?	64
	Who's who?	66
	Find out more	68
	Glossary	70
	Index	72

Editorial Reviews

"A welcome addition to the popular series." School Library Journal.

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