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The Royal Palaces of London

The Royal Palaces of London
By David Souden, Lucy Worsley, Brett Dolman, Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales

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From Eltham and Greenwich to the east of the capital and the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall and Westminster in the centre to Hampton Court and Kew to the west, London's magnificent royal palaces, past and present, have always been places of beauty and power. Some remain working institutions and living homes; others have acquired new functions as show houses of history and art; all have remarkable tales to tell. Sumptuously illustrated throughout, The Royal Palaces of London is the first major survey to bring together the stories of these buildings and the characters, events and art that have filled their grand spaces and intimate corners from the Norman Conquest to modern times. The book features over 300 illustrations, bringing vividly to life the palaces and their colourful occupants. A unique and comprehensive record that will appeal to anyone interested in these great buildings and their fascinating stories.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #62453 in Books
  • Published on: 2008-05-14
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 223 pages

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About the Author
David Souden is Head of Access and Learning at Historic Royal Palaces and a former Research Fellow in History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Lucy Worsley is Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, London. Brett Dolman is a curator of works of art at Historic Royal Palaces, specializing in the early modern period.

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Fantastic royal palaces.5
I have always been into Tudor and historical architecture and I couldn't wait for this book to come out. What an amazing book! Not only do we get some amazing photographs and illustrations, but the collaboration of three great architectural historians collaborating with the monarchy. We have illustrations of what the palaces looked like in their heyday as well as photos of and information archeological digs on the sites where these great powerhouses once stood.

A fantastic book and wholeheartedly recommended!