Castles: A Very Peculiar History

From building a moat to planning a siege, delve into the weird-but-wonderful aspects of castle life!Tracing the history of castles across the British Isles, Castles: A Very Peculiar History uncovers how these fascinating fortresses were built, fought over and lived in.

About the author

Jacqueline Morley studied English at Oxford University. She has taught English and History, and now works as a freelance writer. She has written historical fiction and non-fiction for children.

Summary

From building a moat to planning a siege, delve into the weird-but-wonderful aspects of castle life!Tracing the history of castles across the British Isles, Castles: A Very Peculiar History uncovers how these fascinating fortresses were built, fought over and lived in.

Product details

• Authors: Morley Jacqueline, Jacqueline Morley, Morley Jacqueline
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.02.2025
• EAN: 9781835871195
• ISBN: 978-1-83587-119-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 109 mm x 160 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 250 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Adventure, activity stories, entertainment; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Architecture, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Castles and knights