101 Amazing Facts about Castles

by Jack Goldstein

Overview

Did you know that the world’s oldest football was found in a room at Stirling Castle? Do you know what the person in charge of a castle’s buttery is called? What is the difference between a trebuchet and a mangonel? And what is an oubliette? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in the excellent quick-read guide to castles. Whether you’re King Richard the Lionheart himself, or just some unlucky peasant, this book containing over one hundred facts is sure to keep you entertained.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783338061
Publisher:	Andrews UK
Publication date:	06/18/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB