The Crown Jewels: The Official Illustrated History

ISBN-13: 9780500289822 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 176 str.

Anna Keay

Opis

The Tower of London has over two million visitors a year, with the Crown Jewels as its centrepiece. This title provides the history of the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewelry collection in the world.

Recenzje

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

Spis treści

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;

O autorze

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.