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1) Castles
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An introduction to life in a medieval castle explains how and why castles were built, and discusses castle towns, life within the castle walls, defenses, sieges, and famous castles in history.
8) Castles
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Passion and danger abound in this classic historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood.
Orphaned and besieged, Princess Alesandra knows that only a hasty marriage to an Englishman can protect her from the turmoil in her own land. The bold, raven-haired beauty instantly captivates London society, much to the amusement of her makeshift guardian, Colin, younger brother of the Marquess of Cainewood.
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Orphaned and besieged, Princess Alesandra knows that only a hasty marriage to an Englishman can protect her from the turmoil in her own land. The bold, raven-haired beauty instantly captivates London society, much to the amusement of her makeshift guardian, Colin, younger brother of the Marquess of Cainewood.
But...
13) Creaky castles
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Explores four real castles said to be haunted: Hachioji Castle in Japan, where dozens of women jumped to their deaths to avoid torture; Glamis Castle in Scotland, where a vampire is said to be trapped; the Tower of London, where Anne Boleyn was beheaded; and Poienari castle in Romania, home of Vlad the Impaler.
17) Castles & forts
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An illustrated exploration of a wide array of castles and fortifications throughout the world, from Norman mottes to Maori forts, including how and why they were built and their importance in history.
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" Part of a new six-volume series of the best in classic horror, selected by award-winning director Guillermo del Toro. Filmmaker and longtime horror literature fan Guillermo del Toro serves as the curator for the Penguin Horror series, a new collection of classic tales and poems by masters of the genre. Included here are some of del Toro's favorites, from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Ray Russell's short story "Sardonicus," considered by Stephen...
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