Spawforth, Tony

Versailles: A Biography of a Palace

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ISBN 13:: 9780312603465
author:: Spawforth, Tony
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Griffin
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
Genre:: Buildings - Landmarks & Monuments
Condition:: New
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The Palace of Versailles: A Story of Power and Glamour This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world's most famous palace, revealing the high drama and intrigue of the European courts that once called Versailles home. Using the latest historical research, Tony Spawforth explores the complex history of the palace, from its radical transformations since 1789 to its role in France's national identity. Spawforth sheds new light on the conventional picture of Versailles, uncovering the darker side of the palace and its aristocrats. He examines the changing fortunes of the palace, from its grandeur to its squalor, and reveals the scandal, politics, and restoration that have shaped its history.

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