Exploring Ireland's Castles - Tarquin Blake

Descriere Exploring Ireland's Castles - Tarquin Blake

Takes us on a breathtaking tour of Anglo-Norman fortresses, medieval towers, fortified houses and the neo-Gothic piles of early modernity. The castles - including lesser-known gems - are captured in atmospheric photos, and brought to life in the stories of the families whose adventures, struggles and ambitions are reflected in the fortified residences they constructed. By pairing the castles' romantic appearances with in-depth tales of siege, intrigue, conflict and capture, Blake reveals a rich past and the startling architectural legacy of the most castellated country in Europe. Sure to delight any history buff or armchair traveler. \n

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The Collins Press

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ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9781848893269

Magazine

1

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