The Tower of London: The Official Illustrated History - Couverture souple

Impey, Edward; Parnell, Geoffrey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1858941067 ISBN 13 : 9781858941066

Editeur : Merrell Publishers Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

The Tower of London Beautifully illustrated with paintings, new photography and new reconstructions at key points in history, this official illustrated history tells the Tower's story. Full description

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Edward Impey, an executive director of English Heritage, was formerly Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and a Research Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. He has written widely on architectural and historical subjects, and has been involved in the history of Kensington Palace, and its presentation to the public, since 1995. He has also written widely on medieval domestic and military architecture in England and northern France, and has directed much historical and archaeological research on the Tower of London. Geoffrey Parnell is Keeper of Tower History at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a former English Heritage Inspector of Ancient Monuments. He has undertaken various excavations at the Tower, and has written extensively on the archaeology of the site and the history of its buildings and institutions.

Revue de presse

'Lavishly illustrated and detailed ... hugely informative' --What's on in London

'This is a beguiling and refreshing portrait, accessible and affordable, with much to interest, amuse and surprise the reader' --Country Life

'This is a beguiling and refreshing portrait, accessible and affordable, with much to interest, amuse and surprise the reader' --Country Life

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Merrell Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1858941067
• ISBN 13: 9781858941066
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128