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Castles of the World

Door Phyllis G Jestice

Categorie
Kastelen & Paleizen
Boeknummer
#305146-KJ8
Titel
Castles of the World
Auteur
Jestice, Phyllis G
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Amber Books
Jaar van uitgave
2019
ISBN10
1782747753
ISBN13
9781782747758
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original pictorial boards, dust jacket, oblong, circa 30x22cm, illustrated with (full page) colour photograpgs.
Samenvatting

Robust, romantic and imposing, castles capture our imagination when we were children and continue to hold interest throughout our lives. From Europe to Haiti, from India to Japan, Castles of the World explores forts, strongholds, towers and citadels from the ancient world up to the 20th century. Entries range from well-known examples such as Corfe Castle in England, the crusader stronghold of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria and the romantic palace of Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, to lesser-known curiosities such as the Genoese Fortress in the Crimea, Rudkhan Castle in Iran and Morro Castle in Havana. Arranged chronologically, each entry includes a striking colour photograph and expert text briefly telling the story of the castle's history. Built, rebuilt and expanded many times, castles often
... (Lees verder)don't just tell us about one period in history, but about many different times. They offer us layers of history - and sometimes mystery, too. With 200 outstanding colour photographs, Castles of the World is a beautiful examination of worlds gone by.
Pagina's
224
Conditie
Goed — Top corner slightly bumped.
Prijs
€ 10,00

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