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Castles of the Celtic Lands - Couverture rigide

Castleden, Rodney

 
9781905204076: Castles of the Celtic Lands
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1905204078 ISBN 13 : 9781905204076
Editeur : Quercus, 2006

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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À propos de l'auteur

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

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Éditeur
Quercus
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1905204078
ISBN 13 
9781905204076
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
160
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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