Castles of Scotland (Collins Gem) - Softcover

Henderson, Elaine

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9780004722665: Castles of Scotland (Collins Gem)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0004722663 ISBN 13: 9780004722665

Publisher: Collins, 1999

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A pocket-sized guide to almost 100 of Scotland’s most dramatic castles and strongholds.

This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems.

The castle is always seen as being a typically Scottish building type. The laird living in his castle is regarded as being as typical of Scotland as the squire in his manor house is of England. This still has a large element of truth in it, and Collins Gem Castles of Scotland is an accessible introduction to this fascinating aspect of Scottish history.

Historical background and architectural details for each of almost 100 castles, each of which is illustrated with a colour photograph

An introduction to the history of fortifications in Scotland

Visitor access information for each of the featured castles

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Synopsis:

The castle is always seen as being a typically Scottish building type. The laird living in his castle is regarded as being as typical of Scotland as the squire in his manor house is of England. This text is an introduction to this aspect of Scottish history. It includes: the historical background and architectural details for each of almost 100 castles; an introduction to the history of fortifications in Scotland; and visitor access information for each of the featured castles.

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The castle is always seen as being a typically Scottish building type. The laird living in his castle is regarded as being as typical of Scotland as the squire in his manor house is of England. This still has a large element of truth in it, and 'Collins Gem Castles of Scotland' is an accessible introduction to this fascinating aspect of Scottish history.

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