Castles of the Celtic Lands

Castles of the Celtic Lands

by RodneyCastleden (Author)

Synopsis

From the Queen's summer home at Balmoral to dramatic Glamis Castle, inspiration for Macbeth ; from the Scottish national symbol of Edinburgh Castle, to the battlements of Caernarfon, birthplace of the first Prince of Wales; and from the Tolkienesque fantasy of the Dunluce ruins to Blarney Castle and its magical stone; all of the history, myth and beauty of Scotland, Wales and Ireland is here. Immersed in history, visually imposing and set in stunning locations, medieval castles and cathedrals are to many the essence of Britain and Ireland's fascinating past. This full-colour, beautifully photographed book celebrates 60 of the grandest and most historically significant of these formidable stone structures. Around these striking images, Rodney Castleden has weaved a fascinating and detailed text, telling not just of the construction, history and often destruction of these magnificent buildings, but also the human stories from behind their ancient walls. These are the stories of Kings, Queens and feuding lords; conquest, war and bloody conflict; treason, revenge and murder...

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Publisher: Quercus Publishing Plc
Published: 09 Mar 2006

ISBN 10: 1905204078
ISBN 13: 9781905204076

Author Bio
Rodney Castleden is an extensively published author in the fields of archeology, geography and history, including the hugely successful Concise Encyclopedia of World History.