Overview
A ';riotously readabletender and affectionate' (Daily Mail, London) exploration of five hundred years of British historyfrom King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth IIas seen through the doorways of the exquisite Hampton Court Palace.
Architecturally breathtaking and rich in splendid art and dcor, Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King James's version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeare's plays, and Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ball.
The Palace takes us on ';an entertaining journey into the past' (Kirkus Reviews) as it reveals the ups and downs of royal history and illustrates what was at play politically, socially, and economically at the time. An engaging and charming history book that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory, and Andrew Lownie, The Palace makes you feel as if you were in the room as history was made. A riotously readable tender and affectionate (Daily Mail, London) exploration of five hundred years of British historyfrom King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth IIas seen through the doorways of the exquisite Hampton Court Palace.
Architecturally breathtaking and rich in splendid art and décor, Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King Jamess version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeares plays, and Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation ball.
The Palace takes us on an entertaining journey into the past (Kirkus Reviews) as it reveals the ups and downs of royal history and illustrates what was at play politically, socially, and economically at the time. An engaging and charming history book that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory, and Andrew Lownie, The Palace makes you feel as if you were in the room as history was made.
Architecturally breathtaking and rich in splendid art and dcor, Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King James's version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeare's plays, and Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ball.
The Palace takes us on ';an entertaining journey into the past' (Kirkus Reviews) as it reveals the ups and downs of royal history and illustrates what was at play politically, socially, and economically at the time. An engaging and charming history book that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory, and Andrew Lownie, The Palace makes you feel as if you were in the room as history was made. A riotously readable tender and affectionate (Daily Mail, London) exploration of five hundred years of British historyfrom King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth IIas seen through the doorways of the exquisite Hampton Court Palace.
Architecturally breathtaking and rich in splendid art and décor, Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King Jamess version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeares plays, and Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation ball.
The Palace takes us on an entertaining journey into the past (Kirkus Reviews) as it reveals the ups and downs of royal history and illustrates what was at play politically, socially, and economically at the time. An engaging and charming history book that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory, and Andrew Lownie, The Palace makes you feel as if you were in the room as history was made.
- | Author: Gareth Russell
- | Publisher: Atria Books
- | Publication Date: Dec 05, 2023
- | Number of Pages:
- | Language: eng
- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9781982169060
- | ISBN-10: 1982169060
