This splendid book tells the stories behind the buildings. It starts 3,000 years ago in Troy and finishes with what castles have become in the nuclear age. It's not just buildings, it's walls and people. Dan even puts the bombastic projects of Donald Trump in an historical perspective. This might not make you feel better but it does provide context. Vanity expressed in big extravagant buildings is not new! Castles by Dan Jones is an entertaining page turner full of insights and fascinating facts. Rss Apple Podcaster →
