The story of the Tower of London
Borman, Tracy2015
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This book reveals the fascinating stories, dramatic events and colorful characters that make up the Tower of London's remarkably long and varied history. Written from a social perspective, it presents a fresh appraisal of this world-famous site and sets it apart from any other available book. It offers a comprehensive history of the fortress, from its Roman origins right up to the present day. With over 200 color illustrations and a comprehensive and chronological narrative divided into thematic chapters, it conveys brilliantly the many and varied stories which make up the Tower's history - from the menagerie and royal mint to the roll call of its famous prisoners. The story of the Tower of London is, in many respects, the story of England. When building work began on the fortress, the capital was little more than a small town with no more than 10,000 inhabitants. Almost 1,000 years later, the fortress still stands as a symbol of royal power, pomp and ceremony, tradition, heritage, military might, treachery and torture. Its myriad roles are reflected in the complex series of buildings that make up this formidable, magnificent fortress - an iconic site that still attracts millions of visitors from across the world each year.
Main title:
The story of the Tower of London / by Tracy Borman.
Author:
Borman, TracyHistoric Royal Palaces (Great Britain), issuing body
Imprint:
London : Merrell Publishers Limited, 2015.©2015
Collation:
159 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 27 cm.
Notes:
Colour map and colour illustration on lining papers.Includes bibliographical references (page 154) and index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: The Origins of the Tower -- The Conqueror's Castle -- The Fortress Takes Shape -- In Focus: The Menagerie -- Fortress and Palace -- Rebels and Favourites -- In Focus: The Nation's Memory -- Plague and Revolt -- In Focus: The Mint -- The Wars of the Roses -- In Focus: The Princes in the Tower -- The Tudors and the Tower -- In Focus: Tudor Prisoners of the Tower -- Gunpowder, Treason and Plot -- The Jewel in the Crown -- In Focus: The Royal Arsenal and Garrison -- The Tower Restored -- A Living Palace -- Further Reading.
ISBN:
9781858946337 (hardback)
Dewey class:
942.15
Language:
English
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BRN:
341196
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 942.15 STO | Available |
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 942.15 STO | Available |