by Matthew Williams · Scala Publishers Ltd · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781857595512
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«The Essential Cardiff Castle» is Matthew Williams's guide to Cardiff Castle, in paperback (Scala Publishers Ltd, 48 pages, English).
It traces the history of Cardiff Castle from the Roman era to its current form as a Norman fortress and Victorian Gothic palace. It explains the role of the Marquesses of Bute in its evolution and the Victorian restoration by architect William Burges, with photographs of the architecture and decorated interiors.
The English edition appeared in August 2008 and the work falls within the categories of history, art and travel guides.
Suitable for castle visitors and readers interested in the history of Wales and Victorian Gothic.
