German Castles and Palaces

Prior to consolidation in 1870, Germany was a collection of princely states, each with its own ruler, court and fortifications. For this reason, Germany has more palaces and castles than any other European country. German Castles and Palaces is the first volume to be published in the English language which draws together such a wealth of historical, architectural and visual information on the subject. The volume consists of 53 profiles of the most important castles and palaces, architecturally and historically, and most representative of their period and region. There are also two introductory chapters: the first provides an overview of...