Castles : A Fortified History of the World - Signed Copy

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Signed Hardback Pre-Order | Castles: A Fortified History of the World by Dan Jones

Pre-order a signed hardback copy of Castles: A Fortified History of the World by Dan Jones, the Sunday Times bestselling historian and author of The Templars and Powers and Thrones.

Published by Apollo, this 480-page hardback explores the fascinating history of castles across the world, looking at power, warfare, architecture and the people who built, defended and conquered these remarkable strongholds.

Featuring one original illustration per chapter, this is a brilliant choice for readers interested in military history, medieval history, world history and accessible narrative non-fiction.

Publication date: 8 October 2026. All signed hardback pre-orders will be dispatched as soon as stock arrives.

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From the bestselling author of The Templars and Powers and Thrones, Dan Jones returns with Castles: a gripping history of the world told through over three thousand years of iconic strongholds.

Castles have been built to defend humanity for millennia - from the walls of Troy and the desert bastion of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria; to Windsor Castle and the Tower of London; to Himeji in Japan and the Maginot Line in the Second World War. They have inspired terror and ambition, foiled conquering forces, and been deployed as the ultimate expression of wealth, status and supremacy.

Jones leads readers on a journey through centuries and across continents as each castle tells a unique story of power, politics and survival, revealing the shifting tides of warfare, the rise and fall of empires, the resilience of people under siege and the flourishing of new ideas.

Blending rich storytelling, cutting-edge research and beautiful original illustrations, Castles is an epic story of how humans first came to build fortifications and how they expanded into powerfully capturing our imagination. With Jones's trademark scholarship and flair, he shows how defiance, endurance and imagination have been carved into the landscapes we've inherited.