內容簡介
內容簡介 透過「工程藝術」大師插畫家Stephen Biesty的畫筆，欣賞14世紀的古堡。 在14世紀，建造一座古堡並不是一件容易的事，書中除了以細膩的手繪插圖，精準呈現古堡的建築結構外，也會讓讀者知道，要成就如今看到的壯麗城堡，還會有哪些人事物需要同步運作呢？ 歷經時間洗禮的歷史古堡，將栩栩如生的呈現書頁上，以Stephen Biesty擅長的剖面插畫，帶你一探古堡的結構、外貌與建築細節。畫面中也繪製了各種不同身份的人物，別忘了揪出身藏古堡中的密探！History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles. Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, and preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches.Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armour, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbridge to the dungeon, Cross-sections Castle swarms with the people who keep the castle ticking over - the workers, craftsmen, and servants. And, as you pore over every page, look out for the villainous spy. Is he in the well... the keep... the moat? No? Keep looking, he's there somewhere!Back in print after 20 years, you can cheer on jousters, be entertained by a troubadour, and witness the gory details of a traitor's demise. This unique illustrated book for kids is not just the story of a castle - it brings medieval history to life."
