Who lived in a castle, and what was it like? This book lays out the answers and explores the history of castles, knights and battles using photographs, clear step-by-step illustrations and simple, straightforward text. Chapters in this book include:- High on a hill- A huge home- Types of castles- The keep- Castle life- Fun and games- Hunting- In the kitchen- Fabulous feasts- Knights- At a joust- Attack!- Fighting back- Castles in ruins