Since the Middle Ages the military need for castles has disappeared, but their appeal to those who could afford to build them has never diminished. Castles continue to appeal to our imaginations and our appreciation for architectural grandeur. Castles of Europe Desk Diary features 53 photos that include dramatic examples from the Middle Ages, as well as romantic and fanciful buildings of a century ago. There is ample room to note special events and appointments each week, as well as the current and next months at a glance. Weekly Desk Diary, 6 by 9 inches, twin-wire bound, 53 full color photographs