A gripping account of life in a medieval castle under siege, based on the real-life siege of Chateau-Gaillard in France. A fictional narrative is combined with historical facts to create a compelling view of events as seen by someone who was really there. This book includes additional information on related topics such as how the castle was built, background to the siege, and a map, placing the events in a geographical as well as historical context. Superb full-color illustrations create a vibrant and engaging title, perfect for either home or school. Historical background to the siege and the political tensions between England and France. Gold foiling on cover.

 

This book is part of a book series called Chronicles .

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Salariya Book Company Ltd .

David Stewart has written many non-fiction books for children. He lives in Brighton with his wife and young son.