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Author:

Russell, Gareth, author.

Title:

The palace : from the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 years of British history at Hampton Court / Gareth Russell.

Edition:

First Atria Books hardcover edition.

Publisher:

Atria Books,

Copyright Date:

2023

Description:

xii, 453 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-427) and index.

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.
Hampton Court Palace has been the locus of monarchy, revolution, religious fundamentalism, sexual scandals, and military coups. Russel 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, Russel reveals the personal tragedy and political importance of this extraordinary place. -- adapted from jacket.

ISBN:

1982169060
9781982169060

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1411229083

LCCN:

bl2023176902

Locations:

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

DBPE173 -- Clear Lake Public Library (Clear Lake)

YTPG232 -- Clinton Public Library (Clinton)

TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

DMPC403 -- Montgomery Memorial Library (Jewell)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

CJPC482 -- Williamsburg Public Library (Williamsburg)