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

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

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Author / Creator:	Russell, Gareth, author.
Edition:	First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Imprint:	New York : Atria Books, 2023.
Description:	xii, 453 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), genealogical tables ; 24 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Hampton Court (Richmond upon Thames, London, England) -- History. Royal houses -- Great Britain -- History. Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Dwellings. Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- History. Great Britain -- History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13377145
Related Items:	Reproduction of (manifestation): Palace

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Varying Form of Title:	From the Tudors to the Windsors, five hundred years of British history at Hampton Court
ISBN:	9781982169060 1982169060 9781982169084 1982169087
Notes:	"Originally published in Great Britain in 2023 by William Collins"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-427) and index.
Summary:	Hampton Court Palace has been the locus of monarchy, revolution, religious fundamentalism, sexual scandals, and military coups. Russell 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, Russell reveals the personal tragedy and political importance of this extraordinary place. -- adapted from jacket.

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Summary:	A "riotously readable...tender and affectionate" ( Daily Mail , London) exploration of five hundred years of British history-- from King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II--as seen through the doorways of the exquisite Hampton Court Palace. <br> <br> Architecturally breathtaking and rich in splendid art and décor, Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King James's version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeare's plays, and Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ball.<br> <br> The Palace takes us on "an entertaining journey into the past" ( Kirkus Reviews ) as it reveals the ups and downs of royal history and illustrates what was at play politically, socially, and economically at the time. An engaging and charming history book that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory, and Andrew Lownie, The Palace makes you feel as if you were in the room as history was made.
Item Description:	"Originally published in Great Britain in 2023 by William Collins"--Title page verso.
Physical Description:	xii, 453 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), genealogical tables ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-427) and index.
ISBN:	9781982169060 1982169060 9781982169084 1982169087