European Castles of the Medieval Era

CASTLES:
OF THE MEDIEVAL ERA
Not so long ago, there was a period in time where kings ruled the lands and knights took their directions. The feudal system was thriving and life was good. This time was the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages took their effect in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries. During this time, kings and lords built large forts to protect their strongholds. However, they were more than just forts. They were giant buildings of war; buildings called castles.
WHAT IS A CASTLE?
As you probably already know, or have inferred, the word, "castle" comes from a Latin…