I LOVE Castles!

Castles: England + Scotland + Ireland + Wales - Plantagenet Fry
2005 - David and Charles

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I have read a lot of castle books in my time, and this title is somewhat unique in that is seemingly lists ALL of the known "impressive buildings and intriguing sites" in the geographic area of the British isles. The book truly is an extensive guide to castles with a detailed map, key dates timeline, and comprehensive listings including hours of operation and contact information where appropriate. Nice color photos are not a bonus but a requirement and the book goes into further depth on highlighted structures. A must-have for fellow castle geeks. (And seriously, I have *never* played Dungeons & Dragons in my life, if you are wondering.)


Amazon description - Based on the original, classic book by Plantagenet Somerset Fry

-The most comprehensive book of its kind
-Full descriptions of all the important castles, along with fascinating accounts of sieges, battles, and personalities From the glory days of European history comes this riveting and classic guide to Britain and Ireland's most famous castles. The scene for some of Europe's greatest historical events--battles, sieges, executions, negotiations, kidnappings, and betrayals--castles today are fascinating and romantic places to visit.
This edition of the classic work Castles has been completely revised and redesigned with hundreds of stunning color photographs and illustrations. The most comprehensive book of its kind, the guide provides complete descriptions of influential castles--including Windsor, Carreg Cennen, Hermitage, and Blarney--along with the stories that still echo through their halls.