{"product_id":"castles-4","title":"Castles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJourney across the world and throughout history to discover the world''s best and most unusual castles, and learn about their features, from the tallest turrets to the dingiest dungeons. Find out how castles have changed over time and what happened to the people who lived in them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA glimpse into the history of different castles around the world, the dramatic battles to conquer them, and the weapons that defended and defeated them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTravel through time and venture into the wonderful world of castles, from the extravagant châteaux of France, to the impenetrable fortresses of Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind out why castles were built and witness some of the most famous sieges in history. Trek across the world to visit castles perched on perilous clifftops and exotic islands. Meet the medieval rulers who built the grandest castles and forts, and the modern tycoons who splashed out money trying to replicate them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover why the spiral staircases in castles always turned clockwise, and why their toilets always smelled so bad! And learn about the great lengths that prisoners would go to in order to escape...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis children''s book takes you on an immersive adventure to a collection of castles each beautifully illustrated at a particular moment in history. See the world''s best castles from a range of viewpoints, whether you are standing next to samurai warriors waiting to attack, or castle jesters entertaining the king. \u003cb\u003eCastle\u003c\/b\u003e is a fact-packed, modern look at a classic topic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317049958782,"sku":"NW9780241427644","price":14.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780241427644.jpg?v=1780416275","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/castles-4","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}