The Medieval Castle

The Medieval Castle
ISBN-10
0486420809
ISBN-13
9780486420806
Series
The Medieval Castle
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
36
Language
English
Published
2002-05-01
Publisher
Courier Corporation
Author
A. G. Smith

Description

This collection of 30 detailed illustrations focuses on activities within the castle and how the heavily fortified structure functioned. Included are views of the castle's moat, drawbridge, and other features, plus the Great Hall and dungeons. Also here are ready-to-color scenes of a lady doing needlework, a castle under siege, and more.

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