Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Castles Palaces and Stately Houses of Britain and Ireland written by Charles Phillips and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2016-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated history of 120 royal palaces, significant stately homes and gardens, with 500 pictures.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Castles Palaces Stately Homes of Britain Ireland written by Charles Phillips and published by Selectabook Limited. This book was released on 2007 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Castles Palaces Stately Houses of Britain Ireland written by Charles Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Castles Palaces and Stately Houses of Britain and Ireland written by Charles Phillips and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2008-01-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A truly impressive new reference to the historic buildings of the United Kingdom the castles, fortresses, royal palaces, stateky homes, fortified manors and the great country houses"
Download or read book Castles Palaces and Stately Homes written by Charles Phillips and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings.
Download or read book Medieval Castles Stately and Historic Houses of Great Britain and Northern Ireland written by Charles Phillips and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated book records the history of Britain's finest secular buildings up to 1485, tracing their development from ancient earthworks and Roman forts to the splendours of castle building introduced by the Romans.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Royal Britain written by Charles Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the living history of the British Isles in this unparalleled compendium of kings, queens and rulers, which also traces the development of one of the finest architectural legacies in Europe from earliest times to the present day. The book begins with a magnificently illustrated history of the kings and queens of Britain, the rulers and the royal pretenders, revealed in photographs, contemporary paintings, cartoons and drawings, royal family trees and topical maps. This is the story of royalty in Britain from the legend of King Arthur and the Murder of the Princes in the Tower to the Abdication Crisis of 1936, and the life of Princess Diana. The encyclopedic format means that more than 100 individual biographies are quickly accessed, with information on every British dynasty, including the rulers of Scotland, as well as the pretenders to the throne, usurpers and regents who played a role in the making of the United Kingdom. The second part of the book focuses on some of the most important and dramatic historic sites in Britain and Ireland, from Castle Coole and the Broch of Gumess to Tintagel Castle and Blickling Hall. All the finest buildings are included from the great Norman castles of Dover and Chepstow, and Sir Christopher Wren's royal palaces at Hampton Court and Kensington, to the more modern masterpieces of Chatsworth House, Castle Howard, Syon House, and the restoration of Eilean Donan Castle and Clandon Park in modern times.
Download or read book Medieval Castles Stately Historic Houses of Great Britain Northern Ireland written by Charles Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Castles of Britain and Ireland written by Rodney Castleden and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To many, medieval castles are the essence of Britain and Ireland's fascinating past. Immersed in history and centuries old, each one tells a story of Kings, Queens and feuding lords; war and bloody conflict; treason, revenge and murder. In Castles of Britain and Ireland, Rodney Castleden weaves a fascinating and detailed narrative of 115 of the grandest and most historically significant castles in the British Isles, including Balmoral in Scotland, Bunratty in Ireland, Caernarfon in Wales and St Michael's Mount in England. As well as the details of the construction, function, and often the destruction of these magnificent buildings, each chapter also tells the human stories behind these ancient walls, with fascinating details of everyday life within.
Download or read book The Royal Palaces Historic Castles and Stately Homes of Great Britain written by John Geddie and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated guide to the great estates of Great Britain is an essential resource for travelers, history buffs, and architecture enthusiasts alike. The author, a noted historian and guidebook writer, provides detailed descriptions and histories of some of the most spectacular and iconic buildings in the British Isles. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Royal Palaces Historic Castles and Stately Homes of Great Britain written by John Geddie and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Download or read book Irish Castles and Historic Houses written by James Stevens Curl and published by Caxton. This book was released on 2002 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Irish Castles and Country Houses, leading authority Professor James Stevens Curl provides a fascinating and knowledgeable overview, and intriguing details of dozens of Ireland's historic buildings. Elegantly presented, this is a beautifully illustrated book with numerous photographs illustrating the text. More than merely a guide, this is a book to be kept and treasured by all those with an interest in castles, country houses or, indeed, in Ireland.
Download or read book The Castles and Palaces of the Tudors and Stuarts written by Charles Phillips and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into four chronological sections this book opens with the early Tudor palaces. The next section covers the so-called 'Prodigy Houses' of the Elizabethan era, which are followed by a selection of Jacobean palaces and stately homes. The final section explores the more modern buildings of the Restoration style.
Download or read book The Country Houses Castles and Mansions of Northern Ireland written by Rose Jane Leslie and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encompassing a wealth of architectural styles, this volume celebrates many of Northern Ireland's most significant stately homes. The accompanying narrative provides interesting anecdotal details about the buildings and their owners.
Download or read book The Royal Palaces Historic Castles and Stately Homes of Great Britain written by John Geddie and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Castles written by Christopher Chant and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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