Ebook: Best castles: England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales: over 100 castles to discover and explore

This is the ultimate book for days out with the family, visiting Britain and Ireland's greatest architectural and historical treasures. Many of the castles featured offer a wealth of things to see and do, from their beautiful settings and manicured gardens, to museum collections and re-enactment events. Not only does the book give you essential information for visiting the castles, but it also provides background information on the roles castles played and other interesting facts to make your visit more enjoyable. This book is beautifully illustrated with photographs of the castles.;Cover; Title Page; Contents; Using this Book; Key Dates; Early Fortifications; Building Castles; Later Castles; A Variety of Roles; The End of the Castle; England; Life in Early Castles; Kings, Barons and Society; Life in a Medieval Castle; The English Civil War; Food and Drink; Scotland; Sieges; Entertainment and Sport; Wales; Building Castles; Ireland; Weapons; Royal Castles; Glossary; Useful Addresses; Acknowledgments; Disclaimer; Copyright.