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Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside--a reminder of turbulent times past. Exploring English Castles provides readers with a breathtaking tour through the grandest castles of England. It brings ruins to life through true stories of royalty, chivalry, deception, and intrigue, played out within formerly majestic walls. Uncover the secret of Bodiam Castle, Sussex--a fortress seemingly from a fairy tale, built for a knight returning from the Hundred Years' War. Discover how Mary Tudor, first queen of England, took refuge in Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, overturning a wily plot to deny her the throne.



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Edd Morris

Edd Morris has a passion for history, travel, and for visiting castles in the UK and in Europe.

His website, www.exploring-castles.com, attracts more than a third of a million visitors every year, and is one of the web's most visited resources on castles.

Edd graduated with a BA from the University of Warwick, and a MA and MBBS from the University of London. He presently works as a doctor within the UK National Health Service.



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