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Overview
See how a castle was built as a home for a lord, and how it was a bustling center of life in peace time, as well as a heroically defended fortress in times of war. Mark Bergin's incredibly detailed full-color illustrations convey all the action surrounding castle life, while supporting the text with many dramatic or amusing artistic touches. Includes chapters on building a castle, feasting and entertaining guests, knights, tournaments, and castles around the world. Here are the people, land, tools, weapons, and food of a typical medieval castle community.Synopsis
See how a castle was built as a home for a lord, and how it was a bustling center of life in peace time, as well as a heroically defended fortress in times of war. Mark Bergin's incredibly detailed full-color illustrations convey all the action surrounding castle life, while supporting the text with many dramatic or amusing artistic touches. Includes chapters on building a castle, feasting and entertaining guests, knights, tournaments, and castles around the world. Here are the people, land, tools, weapons, and food of a typical medieval castle community.
Book Details
Published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
Scholastic Library Publishing
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780531145715