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Author : Sean Kenney
Release : 2012-10-30
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 39X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Cool Castles by : Sean Kenney
Download or read book Cool Castles written by Sean Kenney. This book was released on 2012-10-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions for using bricks from off-the-shelf LEGO products to create medieval scenes.
Author : J.E. Kaufmann
Release : 2004-04-14
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 580/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Medieval Fortress by : J.E. Kaufmann
Download or read book The Medieval Fortress written by J.E. Kaufmann. This book was released on 2004-04-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great walled castles of the medieval world continue to fascinate the modern world. Today, the remains of medieval forts and walls throughout Europe are popular tourist sites. Unlike many other books on castles, The Medieval Fortress is unique in its comprehensive treatment of these architectural wonders from a military perspective.The Medieval Fortress includes an analysis of the origins and evolution of castles and other walled defenses, a detailed description of their major components, and the reasons for their eventual decline. The authors, acclaimed fortification experts J.E. and H.W. Kaufmann, explain how the military strategies and weapons used in the Middle Ages led to many modifications of these structures. All of the representative types of castles and fortifications are discussed, from the British Isles, Ireland, France, Germany, Moorish Spain, Italy, as far east as Poland and Russia, as well as Muslim and Crusader castles in the Middle East. Over 200 photographs and 300 extraordinarily detailed technical drawings, plans, and sketches by Robert M. Jurga accompany and enrich the main text.
Author : Clara Bennington
Release : 2019-06-15
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 613/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Dracula's Castle by : Clara Bennington
Download or read book Dracula's Castle written by Clara Bennington. This book was released on 2019-06-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of Bran Castle, while learning about its location, many rooms, many uses, and history, including how it came to be known as Dracula's Castle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Bran Castle and its cultural history.
Author : Edd Morris
Release : 2015-04-07
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 091/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Exploring English Castles by : Edd Morris
Download or read book Exploring English Castles written by Edd Morris. This book was released on 2015-04-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike. Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside—a reminder of turbulent times past. Exploring English Castles provides readers with a breathtaking tour through the grandest castles of England. It brings ruins to life through true stories of royalty, chivalry, deception, and intrigue, played out within formerly majestic walls. Uncover the secret of Bodiam Castle, Sussex—a fortress seemingly from a fairy tale, built for a knight returning from the Hundred Years’ War. Discover how Mary Tudor, first queen of England, took refuge in Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, overturning a wily plot to deny her the throne. Unearth a delicate love story between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, which unfolds against the genteel backdrop of Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire. Filled with evocative photographs, awe-inspiring historical tales, and gentle humor, Exploring English Castles will delight any armchair historian, travel aficionado, or fan of historical fiction.
Author : Sean Kenney
Release : 2013-09-10
Genre : Family & Relationships
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 109/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Totally Cool Creations by : Sean Kenney
Download or read book Totally Cool Creations written by Sean Kenney. This book was released on 2013-09-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using bricks from off-the-shelf LEGO products, the author shows you how to build all sorts of models and shares ideas and tips for using your own pieces from home and your imagination.
