| Edition |
First Atria Books hardcover edition. |
| Description |
xii, 453 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Prologue -- The house of Tudor -- The house of Stuart & Cromwell -- The house of Hanover -- The house of Windsor. |
| Summary |
Takes us into every room of Hampton Court Palace--the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King James's version of the Bible and Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ball, illustrating what was at play politically, socially and economically at the time. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-427) and index. |
| Summary |
Hampton Court Palace has been the locus of monarchy, revolution, religious fundamentalism, sexual scandals, and military coups. Russell moves through the rooms and the decades to focus on the people who called Hampton Court their home. From the Tudors to the present, he captures the stories of the many sovereigns and servants who lived and worked in its halls. In doing so, Russell reveals the personal tragedy and political importance of this extraordinary place. -- adapted from jacket. |
| Subject |
Hampton Court (Richmond upon Thames, London, England) -- History.
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Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Dwellings.
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Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- History.
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Great Britain -- History.
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Royal houses -- Great Britain -- History.
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| Added Title |
From the Tudors to the Windsors, five hundred years of British history at Hampton Court |
| Other Editions: |
Reproduction of (manifestation): Russell, Gareth. Palace London : William Collins, 2023 9780008436988 |
| ISBN |
9781982169060 (hardcover) |
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1982169060 (hardcover) |
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