Crown Jewels

The Official Illustrated History

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

The Tower of London has over two million visitors a year, with the Crown Jewels as its centrepiece. This paperback edition of the official illustrated history of the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewelry collection in the world, incorporates spectacular new photographs with stunning details. Accessible and up-to-date text, based on original research, includes the story of two of the largest and most famous diamonds in the world – the Kohi-nûr and the Cullinan. This is the perfect souvenir for visitors to the Tower of London, as well as an ideal introduction for anyone interested in English history and monarchy.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-03-05
Mått:233 x 271 x 19 mm
Vikt:938 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:176
Förlag:Thames & Hudson Ltd
ISBN:9780500289822

Utforska kategorier

Smyckeskonst, konstsmide och ädelstenar inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Anna Keay is Curatorial Director of English Heritage, and was formerly Assistant Curator of Historic Royal Palaces. She has provided historical commentary for broadcasts on royal events such as HM The Queen’s Golden Jubilee and the State Opening of Parliament.

Recensioner i media

'An informative delight, but the clincher is almost 300 eye-smacking photographs of the world’s most complete collection of royal regalia' - Daily Express

Innehållsförteckning

1. Origins; 2. The Age of Magnificence; 3. Meltdown; 4. Monarchy Remade; 5. Splendours of the Table; 6. Crowns for Queens; 7. Fathers and Sons; 8. Economy and Empire; 9. The New Ceremonialism; 10.The Modern Age; Glossary; Bibliography;