Exploring English Castles: Evocative, Romantic, and Mysterious

Exploring English Castles: Evocative, Romantic, and Mysterious True Tales of the Kings and Queens of the British Isles

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 countrysideÂ—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, SussexÂ—a fortress seemingly from a fairy tale, built for a knight returning from the Hundred Yearsâ€™ 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.
Country USA
Brand Skyhorse
Manufacturer Skyhorse
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 120 color photos
ReleaseDate 2015-04-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781632203489

Country	USA
Brand	Skyhorse
Manufacturer	Skyhorse
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	120 color photos
ReleaseDate	2015-04-07
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781632203489

Exploring English Castles: Evocative, Romantic, and Mysterious True Tales of the Kings and Queens of the British Isles

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