Eyewitness Castle

Eyewitness Castle, volume 1, is a detailed juvenile nonfiction guide that explores the architecture and daily operations of medieval fortresses. This history book examines how these massive structures were built and defended, focusing on the strategic technology used to repel invaders. Readers learn about the mechanical functions of drawbridges and the specific equipment used by knights, such as the heavy coat-of-plates and lethal crossbow bolts.

The text provides a comprehensive look at life within the walls, from the luxury of noble badges to the darkness of the dungeons. As part of the Eyewitness series, this volume incorporates expert first-hand accounts to enhance the exploration and discovery of the medieval era. This science and nature focused approach offers a clear look at the engineering and social hierarchies that defined the age of castles.