The Royal Palaces of London

The Royal Palaces of London

Author: David Souden

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781858944234

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'The Royal Palaces of London' brings 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.


Royal Palaces

Royal Palaces

Author: Marcello Morelli

Publisher: White Star Publishers

Published: 2008-02-01

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9788854400467

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Built to astonish the masses and to celebrate the magnificence of the most powerful families in the world, royal palaces and house are the reminders of a bygone era. This book tells the mysteries and legends of the buildings, and the official and secret versions of the history of their occupants. The text is complemented by a series of splendid photographs that together transport the reader on a visit to a place where the lives of royal families and their courts burned bright, and where beauty was mixed with power.


The Royal Palaces

The Royal Palaces

Author: Kate Williams

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Published: 2024-08-20

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0711269394

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Royal expert and TV historian Kate Williams lets you in on the secrets of The Royal Palaces in this exploration of regal residences, past and present.


The Royal Palaces of India

The Royal Palaces of India

Author: George Michell

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780500279649

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An in-depth survey of Indian palaces. It contains photographs to display the beauty and atmosphere of these buildings, and George Michell evokes life within the palaces and describes their many elements: halls, courtyards, temples, mosques, private apartments and service quarters.


Architecture and Geometry in the Age of the Baroque

Architecture and Geometry in the Age of the Baroque

Author: George L. Hersey

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2001-03

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 0226327833

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The age of the baroque -- a time of great strides in science and mathematics -- also saw the construction of some of the world's most magnificent buildings. In this book, George L. Hersey explores the interrelations of the two developments, explaining how the advancements of geometry and the abstractions of mathematicians were made concrete in the architecture of the day. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.


The Royal Palaces of Spain

The Royal Palaces of Spain

Author: Juan A. Hernández Ferrero

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780789205018

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Looks at eight palaces, including the Palace of Madrid, the Palace of El Escorial, and Reales Alcazares de Seville, and describes their unique histories.


Royal Palaces of Europe

Royal Palaces of Europe

Author: Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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A total of 176 photographs, 56 in full color, reveal the richness and splendor of some of the most extraordinary buildings of all time.


Pop-Up Palace Pets

Pop-Up Palace Pets

Author: Historic Royal Palaces

Publisher:

Published: 2019-06

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 9781406387940

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A fun pop-up celebration of royal animals through the ages, packed full of facts, flaps and surprising stories - the perfect gift for animal lovers and history fans of all ages! Dogs, cats, monkeys and rats - there's something for everyone in this fascinating pop-up history of royal animals. From the Royal Menagerie of the 1200s to Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, this beautifully illustrated interactive book is packed with fun facts and sensational stories. Did you know that William III died after an unfortunate meeting with a mischievous mole? And that Queen Victoria used to dress her dog, Dash up in a scarlet jacket and blue trousers? Published in conjunction with Historic Royal Palaces, this is a book to treasure for royal enthusiasts, animal fans and history lovers everywhere. Book Features: " Published in association with Historic Royal Palaces, in consultation with their experts. " An ideal gift format perfect for displays and windows - a brilliant souvenir. " With five fact-packed pop-up spreads, this follows on from previous titles Pop-Up Kings and Queens and Pop-Up Crown Jewels.