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Win, read and review ADVANCED copies of The Castle: A History by John Goodall

Is your reading group interested in history?

Yale University Press is offering advance copies of this vibrant history of the castle in Britain, from the early Middle Ages to the present day.

John Goodall weaves together the history of the British castle across the span of a millennium, from the eleventh to the twenty-first century, through the voices of those who witnessed it.

From the medieval period to Civil War engagements, right up to modern manifestations in Harry Potter, Goodall reveals that the castle has always been put to different uses, and to this day continues to serve as a source of inspiration.

Apply for a set of 10 copies for your reading group by 28 January 2022.

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