Do you think the castle is just a luxurious residence? Wrong! The castle was an important defensive facility in medieval European wars. At that time, kings and nobles built these tall and strong forts for safety. DK Mystery Castle Encyclopedia is a gateway to the past, allowing us to discover traces of history around every corner. 
DK Publishing has a well-known reputation in the industry, and as a leader in Penguin Random House Publishing Group, DK represents a professional and creative attitude. From every book they publish, we can feel the coexistence of rigorous knowledge and creative design. "DK Mystery Castle Encyclopedia" is not only an ordinary popular science book, but also a work of art that can stimulate our desire to explore. 
DK Mystery Castle Encyclopedia presents us with a visual feast. From the spectacular panoramic views of the castle to the meticulous interior construction, each illustration is as beautiful as a work of art. And those real castle ruins and restoration drawings make people marvel at the wisdom and skills of the ancients for architecture. 
DK Mystery Castle Encyclopedia is not the castle in those fairy tale books we read when we were children, but a real castle full of history and stories! This book gives us an insight into the true purpose of castles, details the castle's defenses, such as moats, drawbridges, arrow towers, etc., as well as magnificent and unique castles around the world, and uncovers the stories behind them, satisfying our curiosity about the Middle Ages. 
There is more to the castle than just fighting and killing, and this book can take us to appreciate the luxurious life in the castle. Imagine how the nobles in the castle lived in an era when there was no TV and no Internet. They held grand banquets, watched knight jousting competitions, and had ** and dances. 
The stories of castles full of legends are even more fascinating, such as Hohenzollern Castle, do you know the story of the Prussian dynasty and the unification of Germany? Another example is Neuschwanstein Castle, which was the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland**. There's also the famous prison break, which sounds even more exciting than a Hollywood blockbuster! These stories not only gave me an idea of the historical background of the castle, but also gave me a sense of the changes of that era. 
The book also introduces famous castles around the world. From Windsor Castle in England to Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, from Versailles in France to Himeji Castle in India, almost the most famous castles in the world are covered. After reading this book, I especially want to visit these mysterious fortresses and feel the historical atmosphere there. 
For children who are interested in history, or artists or designers who want to find inspiration, DK Mystery Castle Encyclopedia is definitely an encyclopedia of knowledge, fun and art that cannot be missed.