Castles & Fortresses by Robin S. Oggins

A fabulous gift for anyone interested in castles, medieval history, or architecture in general.

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In this splendid examination of castles in Europe and beyond, Robin Oggins offers a sound introduction to the evolution of the romantic fortifications as well as some general background on the historic events that influenced castle construction. The many dazzling photos include substantial captions about the castles' origins, locations, history, and notable features. The book concludes with a section on palaces, walled cities and modern castles and how they were influenced by medieval structures. All in all, a highly enjoyable book to savor at one's leisure.