I love this book. (O.K., I'm no child; I'm 33, but castles are very cool!) I look forward, someday to sharing it with my children... when they are old enough. There are some disturbing images and descriptions included, (torture, warfare) and if you are going to purchase this for a young or sensitive person, please, look through it before giving it to them. Then, wait until they're old enough to enjoy it without being damaged emotionally. When they are old enough, they'll LOVE it!Also, for anyone who's heading to a castle tour, check this out first... I wish I had read it before going to England a few years ago; it would have enhanced my tour of a few places, bringing them to life even more.