The Story of the Castle

Author: [UK] Philip
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Story of Castles tells vivid and concise historical and cultural stories of 20 world-famous castles, such as Prague Castle, the Acropolis of Athens, the Chateau de Chambord, and Windsor Castle. It includes heart-wrenching tales of Buda Castle Hill and Princess Sisi, the legendary love story of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson in Windsor Castle, the mass suicide of Jews at Masada Castle, and the mystery of the disappearance of the ancient Chinese Kug Castle. In addition to basic introductions to the historical background and structural forms of the architecture, the work focuses on narrating the historical context and cultural implications, delving into the relevant historical figures, events, and religious legends, making it worth readers' reflection. The Story of Castles consists of 180,000 words and approximately 300 illustrations, published in a 787×1092 format, with 15 print runs, priced at 45 yuan. Philip Lane, the author, was born in the UK in 1949, holds a Ph.D. in history, and has worked at the British National Museum.