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Overview
KFK Castles & Forts takes you on an incredible journey through history. From the first Iron Age hill forts, travel to some of the world's greatest fortresses and castles. Find out more about Fort Ticonderoga and the part it played in the Revolutionary War; discover the secrets of Masada, King Herod's Judean fortress; visit Chateau Gaillard, and a medieval French castle under siege; marvel at the architecture of Japan's Himeji Castle; and learn about one of the most famous crusader castles, Syria's Krak des Chevaliers - home of the medieval Knights Hospitallers.
An illustrated exploration of a wide array of castles and fortifications throughout the world, from Norman mottes to Maori forts, including how and why they were built and their importance in history.
Synopsis
KFK Castles & Forts takes you on an incredible journey through history. From the first Iron Age hill forts, travel to some of the world's greatest fortresses and castles. Find out more about Fort Ticonderoga and the part it played in the Revolutionary War; discover the secrets of Masada, King Herod's Judean fortress; visit Chateau Gaillard, and a medieval French castle under siege; marvel at the architecture of Japan's Himeji Castle; and learn about one of the most famous crusader castles, Syria's Krak des Chevaliers - home of the medieval Knights Hospitallers.
Janet Crane Barley - Children's Literature
Here is a broad look at fortresses, both defensive and decorative. This book in the "Kingfisher Knowledge" series educates readers on the background of defensive constructions and tells some of the dramatic, often tragic experiences of the people who took refuge there. The generously-illustrated book covers castles and forts not only in Europe and North America, but also in Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia, where there was no need for fortifications until the British came in the 19th century. Beginning with the earliest provisions for simple wooden defenses to keep out wild animals and hostile tribes, the book includes a broader-than-expected view of fortifications. It moves through history examining Bronze Age forts, walled fortress towns, the Great Wall of China, Masada, Castel Sant'Angelo (a fort that started as a tomb), Ait Benhaddou, Chateau Gaillard, Krak des Chevaliers, the Alhambra, Himeji Castle, Sacsahuaman, Golconda, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Sumter, Fort Douamont, Fort Eureka. It even examines romantic castles with no defensive intentions like Neuschwanstein. It concludes with what can be learned from castle ruins and looks at castles of today. The book includes book lists, information about Web sites, and places to explore in an informative summary page at the end of each chapter. It also has a glossary and index. Mr. Adams has written and contributed to more than 50 books on a wide variety of subjects. Professor Rogers teaches at the United States Military Academy at West Point. 2003, Kingfisher/Houghton Mifflin, Ages 9 to Adult.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Here is a broad look at fortresses, both defensive and decorative. This book in the "Kingfisher Knowledge" series educates readers on the background of defensive constructions and tells some of the dramatic, often tragic experiences of the people who took refuge there. The generously-illustrated book covers castles and forts not only in Europe and North America, but also in Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia, where there was no need for fortifications until the British came in the 19th century. Beginning with the earliest provisions for simple wooden defenses to keep out wild animals and hostile tribes, the book includes a broader-than-expected view of fortifications. It moves through history examining Bronze Age forts, walled fortress towns, the Great Wall of China, Masada, Castel Sant'Angelo (a fort that started as a tomb), Ait Benhaddou, Chateau Gaillard, Krak des Chevaliers, the Alhambra, Himeji Castle, Sacsahuaman, Golconda, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Sumter, Fort Douamont, Fort Eureka. It even examines romantic castles with no defensive intentions like Neuschwanstein. It concludes with what can be learned from castle ruins and looks at castles of today. The book includes book lists, information about Web sites, and places to explore in an informative summary page at the end of each chapter. It also has a glossary and index. Mr. Adams has written and contributed to more than 50 books on a wide variety of subjects. Professor Rogers teaches at the United States Military Academy at West Point. 2003, Kingfisher/Houghton Mifflin, Ages 9 to Adult.— Janet Crane Barley