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Castles by Dan Jones
Viking · New release

Castles

A Fortified History of the World

Dan Jones

Viking · World History
Releases November 03, 2026 · ISBN 9798217060306

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About the book

Dan Jones covers more than three thousand years of fortification, from ancient walls to modern forts, and what castles show about warfare and political power around the world.

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