This publication offers an interesting look at European history seen through the jewels of the European architecture: the castles. Castles are good examples of the architecture during particular periods (Gothic, Renaissance or Baroque), the symbols of a glorious past and representative of the romance of the European countryside. The book contains rich photographic documentation.
• The history and legends of moated castles
• Baroque palaces from Versailles to Aranjuez
• Spectacular views and magnificent parks from Scandinavia to Portugal