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Castle - How It Works

by David Macaulay

CastlesFortificationPicture books for childrenJuvenile literatureCastles, juvenile literaturePicture booksReaders

From the moat and portcullis to the great hall and dungeon, this book explains how a castle works as an enemy army tries to storm the walls. Follows the planning, construction, and ultimate testing in battle of a typical fortress with adjoining town built by the English during the Middle Ages.

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Book data: Open Library