A look at the world of the medieval castle, from the methods used to defend and attack castles to what life was like for the people living inside them.
At head of title: Eyewitness Includes Internet addresses (page 69) and index
Contents:
What is a castle? the first castles The great tower Concentric castles Castles on the Loire Castles in Spain Castles in Germany The chapel Laying a siege Men and missiles Tricks of defense The garrison The castle as prison Crusader castles Castles in Japan The great hall The kitchen At the table The entertainers Women and children The lord Fabrics and textiles In the fields Animals in the castle The castle builders The woodworkers Metalwork Castles in decline Did you know? Who's who? Find out more Glossary Index
