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Discusses the purpose, design, construction, and defense of medieval castles and describes the life of the inhabitants.

Provides a close look at the design, construction, capabilities, and life aboard a galleon, a ship specially for warfare.

Text and illustrations describe the layout, important buildings, and daily life of a typical Roman town.

Describes the agora, temple, gymnasium, stadium, theater, and homes of a Greek city state and the government, defense, gods, and daily life of the people.