Castle
Readers rate it 4.3 (7 on Hardcover)
74 pages · Released Oct 25, 1982 · Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books
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Castle is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction work that teaches children about medieval architecture, engineering, and urban planning through the construction of a 13th-century Welsh castle and town. Macaulay's detailed drawings and clear explanations make complex historical and technical concepts accessible to middle-grade readers. The book contains minimal violence (only contextual references to castles' defensive military purpose) and no other content concerns, making it excellent for curious learners interested in history and design.
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Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales. Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales.
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- Juvenile literature
- Castles
- Fortification
- Design and construction
- Châteaux
- Fortifications
- Military engineering
- JUVENILE NONFICTION
- Occupations
- Architecture
- City and town life
- Castles, juvenile literature
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ISBN 9780395329207 · Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books