Castles and Cathedrals is a short (~50 page) introduction to these massive, important, and beautiful Medieval structures. Geared towards teens, it looks at how both types of buildings came about and evolved over the centuries, and defines terminology important to understanding their basic components (like 'nave').
This was a surprisingly good read. Fifty pages is hardly enough to be thorough, but Hilliam does a good job providing an overview; this is a solid introduction to those interested in the topic. For me, I'm hoping to become more informed in my future castle/cathedral visits, understanding and recognizing style(s), features, and time period of construction (rather than my typical reaction: "ooh, that's nice"). This book is a good start.
Rating: A-
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