Dunster - A castle at war: A journey through 900 years of savage and colourful history. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781861511423)

With a documented history stretching back a thousand years, Dunster Castle on the English Somerset coast is one of Britain's oldest and most intriguing great buildings, its turrets evoking centuries of siege warfare, dark deeds, bloodshed and treachery. Dunster's rich and colourful story covers more than nine hundred years of intermittent warfare. Only two families have owned and occupied the castle, from the Norman Conquest in 1066 which led to its construction right through to the 20th century; the second of these remained in charge for 21 generations and six hundred years. These families and their knights, some worthy of their shining armour, others less honourable, brought peace and warfare, treachery and glory to the castle in equal measure down the years. Jim Lee worked full time for the National Trust at Dunster Castle for 20 years. Few people are better qualified to tell its extraordinary story.

Author: Jim Lee
ISBN-10: 1861511426
ISBN-13: 9781861511423
Publisher: Mereo Books
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2014
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.47d