Download or read book History of Castles, New and Revised written by Christopher Gravett and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of Castles is the ultimate guide to the world’s most fascinating castles and strongholds. Chapters include information on castles from France, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. An ideal book for history enthusiasts, people planning to take a vacation near one of these castles, and for anyone who is enamored of these breathtaking buildings.