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duchessofreadin's review
4.0
The Castles of England have always evoked a sense of wonder - and of course, their local haunts. Everyone loves a good ghost story - but there is much more to these castles than just ghosts.
The English countryside is steeped in history, and the dotting of castles that dominate the landscape have stories and histories.
This book was amazing, and I absolutely loved reading about all the different castles and stories that are associated with them. The information is not overwhelming, and for those who are not familiar with some of the castles, this is a great starting point for those who are wanting to get a deeper understanding of England, their castles, and history.
The English countryside is steeped in history, and the dotting of castles that dominate the landscape have stories and histories.
This book was amazing, and I absolutely loved reading about all the different castles and stories that are associated with them. The information is not overwhelming, and for those who are not familiar with some of the castles, this is a great starting point for those who are wanting to get a deeper understanding of England, their castles, and history.
bucolicbookshelf's review
4.0
This book strikes me as a labor of love on the part of the author and readers are the richer for it. Castles of England is a pieced together work of history and folklore. The history of medieval castles really is a fascinating one and reading this book as a citizen of a country still in its infancy in comparison to England, I was enthralled with the history in this book.
I would recommend this title to any castle fanatic or lover of medieval history.
My thanks to Pen & Sword and NetGalley for an advance reader copy of this novel. All opinions shared are influenced by nothing other than my own reading experience.
I would recommend this title to any castle fanatic or lover of medieval history.
My thanks to Pen & Sword and NetGalley for an advance reader copy of this novel. All opinions shared are influenced by nothing other than my own reading experience.
annarella's review
5.0
An interesting, informative and well researched book that made me discover new places and could be used as a travel guide.
I like how it's organised per area and the stories it tells.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I like how it's organised per area and the stories it tells.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
caidyn's review
informative
medium-paced
4.0
A fun book that goes over little snippets of history, largely spooky/ghostly, around the castles. It's definitely a good coffee table book!
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