Looks at the simple machines used to build and defend castles, including pulleys, levers, wheels and axles, wedges, and screws.

Describes the siege of castles throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East beginning with the Gauls' attempt to take Rome in 390 B.C. and ending in the

Looks at the history of siege warfare and castle defense in medieval Europe, with information on preparation for a siege, methods of attack and defense, sack an

Describes, in brief text and illustrations, how the inhabitants of a medieval castle prepared for war and endured a siege.

This series reveals the fascinating aspects of castle life from construction of them to attacks made on them and their defences.