- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: David & Charles; illustrated edition edition (27 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0715323776
- ISBN-13: 978-0715323779
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.5 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #19 in Books > Art, Architecture & Photography > Architecture > Types of Architecture > Residential Buildings > Castles
- #81 in Books > History > Britain & Ireland > Wales
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Oxfordshire Limited Edition Fascinating Guide Book --Oxfordshire Limited Edition
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This is the ultimate book for days out with the family, visiting Britain and Ireland's greatest architectural and historical treasures. Many of the castles featured offer a wealth of things to see and do, from their beautiful settings and manicured gardens, to museum collections and re-enactment events. Not only does the book give you essential information for visiting the castles, but it also provides background information on the roles castles played and other interesting facts to make your visit more enjoyable. This book is beautifully illustrated with colour photographs of the castles.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this for my girlfriend, who I discovered has a bit of a thing about castles.Initially I was dubious , didnt think they were my thing. And then realised the book highlights one just a few miles away from me - Sandal castle. Didnt cost a penny to get in, fantastic views, amazing to think of the work that must have gone into building it.
Next Beeston castle in Cheshire-it has a real wow factor, the views from up there...which kinda makes sense, as, if you had a castle you needed to see who was on their way to try and make your life a misery.
Now the point is, I guess, that we are surrounded by them (castles that is) but often are oblivious to the fact there are so many.
Lots of good piccies in this book , bit of history in brief and location.
It actually makes for good fun , a relatively cheap book that has given great delight.Stays in the car now so if we are out and about....yes you can guess the rest.
Good quality publication at a good price-recommended.
S.R.J
Next Beeston castle in Cheshire-it has a real wow factor, the views from up there...which kinda makes sense, as, if you had a castle you needed to see who was on their way to try and make your life a misery.
Now the point is, I guess, that we are surrounded by them (castles that is) but often are oblivious to the fact there are so many.
Lots of good piccies in this book , bit of history in brief and location.
It actually makes for good fun , a relatively cheap book that has given great delight.Stays in the car now so if we are out and about....yes you can guess the rest.
Good quality publication at a good price-recommended.
S.R.J
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27 Dec 2006
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I am a big fan of ruined castles. I like ancient, crumbling old buildings from times long past. There are many such castles in the British Isles, but there are also many more "modern" castles, built hundreds of years after the medieval period, filled with sumptuous carpets and luxurious wall coverings and such. I can see the allure of these castles for some people, but they do not hold the same wonder for me, and when I am paying a lot of money to visit a foreign country, I want to optimize my experience as much as possible.
This book is wonderful because it lets me do just that. Many guidebooks (I use the Let's Go and Rough Guides) do not differentiate between different kinds of castles, and offer a brief description of each one. It's hard to know what you're getting into before you actually arrive. With this book, you can get a preview of each castle, so you're never surprised. I mentioned my personal love of ruins, but this book is great for any taste, or just the curious.
The information on each structure is sparse, and much attention is paid to the glorious full color photographs. I never got the impression this book was trying to be the authority on castle information however, and I think it succeeds admirably at its chosen task. It is a good supplemental guidebook if you're interested in the topic.
This book is wonderful because it lets me do just that. Many guidebooks (I use the Let's Go and Rough Guides) do not differentiate between different kinds of castles, and offer a brief description of each one. It's hard to know what you're getting into before you actually arrive. With this book, you can get a preview of each castle, so you're never surprised. I mentioned my personal love of ruins, but this book is great for any taste, or just the curious.
The information on each structure is sparse, and much attention is paid to the glorious full color photographs. I never got the impression this book was trying to be the authority on castle information however, and I think it succeeds admirably at its chosen task. It is a good supplemental guidebook if you're interested in the topic.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Lovely book
18 Sep 2007
Format:Paperback
Gorgeous photos, nice descriptions, but too short & not detailed enough. It would also have helped to have had captions under the photos; I frequently couldn't tell what I was looking at. I also wished it were longer. Overall a worthwhile book if a little on the shallow side.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A Colorful Introduction to British Castles
6 Oct 2008
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This book, Best Castles, is, I thought, a congenial introduction to ye olde English, Scots & Wales fortresses. The small color photos are nice, and the text is concise & well-written, giving historical background. There are also in-depth pages on castle life at different times. I used this book to pick out some other British single-castle guidebooks from Amazon U.S. and U.K., such as Hever Castle (where Henry VIII & Ann Boleyn met) with its modern Tudor village.
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