Provides an overview of the history of castles--their origins, construction, uses, defense, and the daily life of their inhabitants--with an emphasis on famous castles of the Middle Ages.
A look at the history of castles and how they were built; the people who lived in them; their involvement in local government, law enforcement, and war; and how their usage changed after the Middle Ages.
An illustrated variation of the folk song "Over the Meadow," in which the occupants of a medieval castle spend their day spinning, cleaning, cooking, and dancing, until they receive a special surprise from their dragon neighbors.
Tells the story of a European castle, featuring illustrations and descriptions of the same location as it may have appeared at different intervals of time, from 600 B.C. to the early twenty-first century.
Contains a brief, illustrated, history of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, and his castle, Neuschwanstein, built into the mountains, and includes information on Eighteenth century Germany, how the castle was constructed, and a time line of events.
Presents a brief illustrated history of Bran Castle in Romania and its most famous resident, Prince Vlad and describes the Dracula books and movies that represent the fictional accounts of Vlad's life.
