This book describes castle building from the earliest castles, which were made of wood, to the great stone castles built at the time of the Crusades. Have you ever wondered:

Where did the people in medieval times get the stone to build castles?

How did they design and construct these great buildings?

Who built them and why?

Not only will you learn how and why castles were built, but how you can build your own. A three-part fully illustrated project is included, showing you how to make your own model of a typical 'concentric' castle