Great Castles of Europe

From the mighty fortresses of the Normans and the châteaus of France to the crusader castles of the Mediterranean, great castles are invaluable, historical artifacts that give us an incredible window into the medieval world, in all its drama, passion, and human striving. Castles were part of the very fabric of medieval society, and profoundly influenced the political, economic, demographic, and social evolution of Europe.

In the 24 compelling lectures of Great Castles of Europe, expert castellologist Victoria L. McAlister, of Towson University, guides you through the era of the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, highlighting numerous of the most memorable and historically significant castles of these extraordinary times.