Medieval Castles
- ISBN-10
- 0749668245
- ISBN-13
- 9780749668242
- Series
- Medieval Castles
- Category
- Castles
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Authors
- Rob Shone, Brian Adams, Harriet Brown
Description
'Hallmarks of History' is an illustrated series that takes a key period in history and brings it to life. Each title examines incidents and personalities that were important at that time. A date chart puts the story in the context of world history.
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