We are thrilled to announce that Head of Zeus has acquired the newest epic history from Dan Jones. Castles: A Fortified History of the World will be published on 8 October 2026.

The publisher description reads: “In Castles, Dan Jones takes readers on a dazzling journey through centuries and across continents, telling stories of power, conquest and defiance, revealing the shifting tides of warfare, the rise and fall of empires, the resilience of people under siege and the flourishing of new ideas. [...] It showcases the development, diversity and sheer ingenuity of man-made fortification and its enduring grip on the human imagination.”

Read more about Castles here.