Text and illustrations trace the history of castles in Great Britain from early Iron Age fortifications through the elaborate constructions of the Middle Ages. Also discusses the various parts of a typical castle, their uses, and the everyday life of its inhabitants.
Traces the character and general movement of the economic and social evolution of Europe from the end of the Roman Empire to the mid-fifteenth century.
Examines the origins and meaning of various superstitions concerning magic, foretelling the future, communication with the spirit world, and other aspects of the occult.
