'Fortress Wales' is a well researched book featuring selected castles throughout Mid, South and West Wales. As well as being a handy companion, 'Fortress Wales' is also an all encompassing guide to anyone wanting to find out more about Welsh history during the time when castles were very much in use. For Wales is the land of castles, where per square mile, its soil hosts more fortresses than anywhere else in Europe. Written by an enthusiast who encapsulates everything one could wish to know about each castle, 'Fortress Wales' encourages the reader to rediscover the history and experience first hand, the magnificence that is the 'castle.' From Abergavenny Castle to Swansea Castle, 'Fortress Wales' is an ideal guide for both the tourist and history buff, not to mention the castle connoisseur, and delivers a concise and digestible account of the history of every castle featured, in a refreshing read. Beginning with the construction of each castle, its inhabitants, to the many battles that were fought at or near it, the depth of this book is vast, leaving the reader with the end result of having pieced together the extensive history that in some form, links all the castles. From the introduction onto Welsh soil of the castle, to its later demise, 'Fortress Wales' delivers the facts, from basic terminology and understanding, to more profound and in-depth analysis, thus giving both the amateur and seasoned historian alike, a well balanced read. 'Fortress Wales' extensively informs the visitor on how to find and reach each castle; when it is open to the visitor; who to contact for further information; what other historical sites are nearby, thus offering a comprehensive guide to any visitor, castle buff, or just the plain curious.