-Based on the original, classic book by Plantagenet Somerset Fry -The most comprehensive book of its kind -Full descriptions of all the important castles, along with fascinating accounts of sieges, battles, and personalities From the glory days of European history comes this riveting and classic guide to Britain and Ireland's most famous castles. The scene for some of Europe's greatest historical events--battles, sieges, executions, negotiations, kidnappings, and betrayals--castles today are fascinating and romantic places to visit. This edition of the classic work Castles has been completely revised and redesigned with hundreds of stunning color photographs and illustrations. The most comprehensive book of its kind, the guide provides complete descriptions of influential castles--including Windsor, Carreg Cennen, Hermitage, and Blarney--along with the stories that still echo through their halls.
Plantagenet Somerset Fry Pořadí knih (chronologicky)






Castles of Britain and Ireland
- 336 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
This reference brings to life every aspect of castles and castle life: why and how they were built, the weapons that were used in them, their social life in ordinary and extraordinary times, their provisioning, their maintenance and their changing role in a continually evolving political climate.
3000 More Question and Answers - Fully Updated Edition - For All the Family
- 224 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
Kings & Queens of England and Scotland
- 96 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
Contains short illustrated biographies of the royal dynasties of England and Scotland describing the major events of each reign and the royal lineage of each monarch.
Traditional Crafts In Britain
An Illustrated Guide To British Craftsmanship - And Where To See It
- 312 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Crafts made in Britain by a variety of contributors
Great Cathedrals
- 128 stránek
- 5 hodin čtení
Alba Iulia Cathedral, St. Sophia's Cathedral (Istanbul), St. Sophia's (Kiev), St. Isaac's Cathedral (Leningrad), St. Basil's Cathedral (Moscow), Cathedral of the Assumption (Vladimir), Cathedral of St. John the Devine (New York), St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York), Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul (Wahington Cathedral), Grace Cathedral (San Francisco), Mexico Cathedral, Brasilia Cathedral, Cuzco Cathedral (Peru).
Dějiny světa
- 400 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
Nový přístup k dějinám světa z mezinárodního hlediska. Kompletní historie světa od počátků života po současnost. Vysvětluje hlavní události v dějinách světa, kontinent po kontinentu, rok po roce. Obsahuje 20 plně ilustrovaných časových os, které ukazují současné události po celém světě. Více než 1 500 barevných fotografií, speciálně vytvořených uměleckých děl a map přináší historii živě na scénu. Napsáno uznávaným odborníkem na světové dějiny, podpořeno mezinárodním týmem historiků. Obsahuje plně ilustrovanou referenční sekci a glosář a komplexní rejstřík.
Profiles of 270 British men and women whose significant contributions to their country were also important to the general welfare and advancement of mankind.




