Russell, Gareth

The Palace: From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of History at Hampton Court

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ISBN 13:: 9780008437015
author:: Russell, Gareth
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperCollins Publishers
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 480
Dimensions:: 3 x 12.9 x 12.9 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Biography, Royalty, ,
Condition:: New
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Hampton Court Palace has been a place of power, scandal, and intrigue for centuries, its walls bearing witness to events that shaped the nation. In this rich and vivid history, Gareth Russell takes the reader on a journey through 500 years of British history, from the kitchens of Henry VII to the coronation ball of Elizabeth II.

From the Tudor era to the Georgian period, and from royal residents to common visitors, thieves, and invaders, Russell's narrative weaves together the stories of those who called Hampton Court their home. The Palace reveals the personal tragedy and political importance of this extraordinary place, where the lives of monarchs, politicians, and commoners intersected in complex and often dramatic ways.

This engaging and atmospheric history is as much about the people who lived and worked in Hampton Court's halls as it is about the palace itself. With its unique blend of gossip, intrigue, and historical significance, The Palace is a fascinating read for anyone interested in British history and the monarchy.

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