Learn about the castles, towers, dungeons, and weaponry of medieval knights as this guidebook explains their lives and times.

Includes index.

Castle life -- In the beginning -- Building a castle -- Who's who in the castle -- From kings to peasants -- How to be a good knight -- Ready for battle -- Colors and coats of arms -- Famous knights -- A castle tour -- Feasts and fun -- Songs, poems and love -- Knights and dragons -- Practice for battle -- Friend or enemy? -- Under attack -- Defending a castle -- Off to the Crusades -- Garters and elephants -- Warriors from the East -- Famous castles.