This is the story of a mighty dragon who seems ferocious, until we discover that he is terrified of George, a tiny mouse who pops round to borrow some sugar. With her singular art style and effortless storytelling skill, Emily Carroll has long been a favorite of mine. The entries discuss the current state of the castles as well as their importance throughout history so is appealing to both the historian and the person who might want to visit some of these places. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence.

In the midst of a world at war, Ava finds love, a passion for her music, and new opportunities, but the war still looms over her, threatening to take it all away.I’ve loved visiting them since I was a child, when I’d run round them and imagine what had happened there.

The sheer number of castles in England can be incredibly overwhelming, and even if you are a dedicated historian, it can be easy to forget which is which. Not just the seen but the unseen such as screams, thuds, horses' hooves, rattling chains and being watched have been common experiences through history to present. v=1698231761","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"English Castles Explained Britain's Architectural History cover","id":27232436617390,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.If you’re the kind of person that loves these sorts of visits during holidays or just day trips, this is definitely one to read and it made me want to visit more castles! Twelve-year-old Olia lives in Castle Mila, a palace of endless rooms – some of which seem to appear and disappear by magic. Amid the hustle and bustle in the colourful illustrations, find flaps beneath flaps and many more surprises to keep enquiring minds entertained.

His hand forced by Edward’s invasion earlier that year, Llywelyn’s acceptance of the terms confirmed not only short-term peace but also that the rule of Wales would pass to Edward on his death.An introductory chapter outlines the development of castle architecture in Britain, drawing on Welsh examples, with a number of 'box features' that elaborate more fully on particular aspects, such as gatehouses, or key personalities such as Llywelyn Fawr. K.'s isolation and perplexity, his begging for the approval of elusive and anonymous powers, epitomises Kafka's vision of twentieth-century alienation and anxiety. Along the way you'll take a look inside some of the country's most famous castles, so you can place them in a historical context and understand their significance. There are castles that I have never heard of, along with others I have read of in only myth and legend. But Leo knows that books are mightier than swords, and he tames not just the dragon, but a troll and a griffin, too - by reading them stories.

See the world's best castles from a range of viewpoints, whether you are standing next to samurai warriors waiting to attack, or castle jesters entertaining the king. With Stone Age, published in 2021, I gathered through 400 pages more than 200 primitive castles selected all around Europe. By adopting an identical approach to that seen in Castles of England, the purpose of this book is to throw light on the stories behind them. Along the corridors of the castle, the child encounters some of the dark characters who will shape his life. With its witty rhyming text and glorious, detailed illustrations, The Knight Who Wouldnt Fight is a joyful, magical picture book about the power of stories.I recently finished reading a biography of Edward I, and it was interesting to learn in more detail in Castles of Wales about his citadels and ‘Iron Ring’.