Schloss II is the author’s second book about the fascinating royal history of German castles. It visits 25 more beautiful castles and palaces in north and central Germany and tells more colourful stories of the royal families who built and lived in them. Royalty have always been the celebrities of their day, and these stories from history can rival anything in modern-day television soap operas. Schloss II is intended to be lighthearted and easy to read and should appeal to anyone who likes history or travelogues or is interested in people’s personal stories. This is a fascinating and beautifully written book, offering tantalising glimpses into the life of German Susan has an MA in Victorian Studies from London University. Ingenaaide editie, 252 pagina´s, incl. 64 zwart-wit illustraties en 15 stambomen. afmeting: 14 x 1.4 x 21.6 cm, in het Engels.