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Author : Gilly Pickup
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781785784583

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The 50 Greatest Castles and Palaces of the World by Gilly Pickup Pdf

Castles and palaces around the world are structures of grandeur, might and beauty. From the flamboyance of Germany's fairy tale-Neuschwanstein Castle to the gothic, Dracula-inspiring Bran Castle, perched high in the craggy peaks of Romania's Carpathian Mountains; Tokyo's Imperial Palace, previously home to samurai warriors to Ireland's Blarney Castle, where 'the gift of the gab' will be granted to any who kiss its stone, the world's castles and palaces are steeped in history and stories to tell. Travel writer and journalist Gilly Pickup shares these stories, providing a tour of 50 of the world's greatest castles and palaces, filled with humour, interesting facts and tips on how best to visit them.

Author : Geoffrey Hindley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Castles
ISBN : 0905015134

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Great Castles & Palaces by Geoffrey Hindley Pdf

Author : Roy Charles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1999898168

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British Castles and Palaces by Roy Charles Pdf

British Castles and Palaces takes you on an epic tour of Britain's inspiring castles and palaces many of which still stand proud and can be visited today. Since around 280 AD, new invaders and established monarchs alike were prolific builders - symbols of power, wealth and fear. Britain's history can be detected in its majestic buildings bursting with fascinating tales when they have been attacked, burnt down and then rebuilt again. They have been home to the greatest figures in British history - Kings and Queens have been born and died in them and battles fought over them. Find out which is the largest inhabited castle in the world; which hotel includes a suite once slept in by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn; which senior Nazi was sent to the Tower of London by Churchill in WW2; the castle in which Charles I hid from Cromwell's forces; which childhood home of Henry VIII became the dazzling art-deco playground of a millionaire couple; at which castle was it said 'We've been waiting 700 years, you can have the seven minutes.' and who first made Buckingham Palace their home? This very readable book uncovers the secrets of incredible stories of warfare, intrigue, romance and even murder with full colour illustrations. As is now the tradition with the White on Black brand, £1 from each sale will be donated to charity, in this case Crisis - The Homelessness Charity.

Author : Ulrike Schöber
Publisher : Booksales
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Castles
ISBN : 9036617022

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Castles and Palaces of Europe by Ulrike Schöber Pdf

The most beautiful castles and palaces of Europe are presented here in 240 full-color photographs and illustrations, along with background information, historical facts and entertaining anecdotes. A treasure for lovers of history and architecture alike.

Author : Esther Singleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1906
Category : Castles
ISBN : IND:39000005868554

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Romantic Castles and Palaces by Esther Singleton Pdf

Author : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0754834964

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Castles, Palaces and Stately Homes by Charles Phillips Pdf

This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings.

Author : D. M. Field
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Castles
ISBN : 0600377784

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Great Palaces by D. M. Field Pdf

Author : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-07
Category : Castles
ISBN : 0857237926

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Castles, Palaces and Stately Houses of Britain and Ireland by Charles Phillips Pdf

A beautifully illustrated history of 120 royal palaces, significant stately homes and gardens, with 500 pictures.

Author : Klaus Merten
Publisher : Vendome Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105126934970

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German Castles and Palaces by Klaus Merten Pdf

This is the first book to explore scores of castles & palaces in Germany.

Author : Edd Morris
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 893 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634500098

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Exploring English Castles by Edd Morris Pdf

A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike. Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside—a reminder of turbulent times past. Exploring English Castles provides readers with a breathtaking tour through the grandest castles of England. It brings ruins to life through true stories of royalty, chivalry, deception, and intrigue, played out within formerly majestic walls. Uncover the secret of Bodiam Castle, Sussex—a fortress seemingly from a fairy tale, built for a knight returning from the Hundred Years’ War. Discover how Mary Tudor, first queen of England, took refuge in Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, overturning a wily plot to deny her the throne. Unearth a delicate love story between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, which unfolds against the genteel backdrop of Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire. Filled with evocative photographs, awe-inspiring historical tales, and gentle humor, Exploring English Castles will delight any armchair historian, travel aficionado, or fan of historical fiction.

Author : Charles Mackie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018556502

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The Castles, Palaces and Prisons of Mary of Scotland by Charles Mackie Pdf

Author : Charles Mackie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1853
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018556503

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The Castles, Palaces, and Prisons of Mary Queen of Scots. ... With Notices of the Visits of King George IV. and Queen Victoria to Their Ancestral Domains. New Edition by Charles Mackie Pdf

Author : Freda Katritzky
Publisher : Chateaux Prives
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Castles
ISBN : 9782952414210

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The World of Private Castles, Palaces and Estates by Freda Katritzky Pdf

Author : William Henry Pyne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1819
Category : Architecture
ISBN : NLS:B000078738

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History of the royal residences of Windsor Castle, St. James's Palace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham House and Frogmore by William Henry Pyne Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1819
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IBNN:BN000963264

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The History of the Royal Residences of Windsor Castle, St. Jamesʼs Palace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham House, and Frogmore. By W. H. Pyne. Illustrated by One Hundred Highly Finished and Coloured Engravings, Fac-similes of Original Drawings by the Most Eminent Artists. In Three Volumes. Vol. 1.-3 by Anonim Pdf