Describes daily life in the castles of Europe from the years 500 to 1500.

Describes how medieval castles were built and examines the daily lives of those inhabiting them.

"Illustrated guide to creating castles with LEGO bricks, based on historical castle architecture and design, with additional suggestions for how to create and customize your own LEGO castles"--

"A castle looms dark against the light of the moon. No candles burn in the windows. No laughter rings through its halls. What has happened to the castle and the people who lived there? Merlin the magician asks Jack and Annie to find out. But are they brave enough to step through the creaking doors and solve the mystery of how the castle became haunted?

Hired to teach four orphaned girls at remote, ramshackle Aldwick Castle, Miss Concordia Glade is pleased to find her pupils both eager and bright. Provided for by an unseen benefactor, they are surrounded at all times by hard-eyed guards in the guise of gardeners. During an investigation into a woman's death, private inquiry agent Ambrose Wells finds himself on the castle grounds -- and in the middle of chaos. The building is in flames. People are...

As modern tourist destinations, museums, and sites of archaeological and architectural study, medieval castles continue to captivate students of history and laymen alike. Medieval cathedrals, many refurbished and still in use, also inspire awe, inspiration, and historical interest. In this book, readers will be enthralled by the vivid imagery of the castles and cathedrals that remain all over Europe and the rich historical narratives their stories...

Marie-Ange Hawkins enjoyed the luxury of an idyllic childhood, living in a beautiful old French chateau with loving parents and an older brother ...until a tragic accident left her orpahned and alone at the tender age of 11.

Eleven-year-old Princess Celie lives with her parents, the king and queen, and her brothers and sister at Castle Glower, which adds rooms or stairways or secret passageways most every Tuesday, and when the king and queen are ambushed while travelling, it is up to Celie--the castle's favorite--with her secret knowledge of its never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom.

Contains fascinating facts and historic snapshots of knights and castles.

Trading her freedom to save her beloved father, young Beauty enters into a lonely life at the magic-filled castle of the frightful-looking Beast. But as the unhappy Beast gradually reveals the secret of his heart to her, Beauty sees beyond his physical form and her love works a miraculous change.