Medieval knights and castles have always fascinated children. This book takes the subject one step further and carries the reader on a journey to find out about medieval castles all over the world. From the earliest fortifications in Europe, visit motte and bailey castles, the stone castles of the Normans, Crusader castles such as Syria's Krak des Chevaliers, and German castles on the Rhine. Take a look inside France's Chateau Gaillard and find out how the French managed to win it back from the English. Discover what it meant to be a knight in medieval times. Learn more about chivalry, heraldry and jousting.
- ISBN10 0753412438
- ISBN13 9780753412435
- Publish Date 17 October 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 February 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pan Macmillan
- Imprint Kingfisher Books Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English