Britain's Heritage

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Britain's heritage Traces of Britain's rich and varied past are still to be found today, reflected in the marvellous wealth of historical monuments scattered throughout the country. From this great legacy, Britain's Heritage considers three of the most enduring and comprehensive aspects of our past - the castles, cathedrals and, probably the moit renowned of all, the gardens of the British Isles. The book begins by exploring, in a comprehensive text enhanced by stunning pictures, over thirty of the most outstanding casdes in the country. From the much-visited Tower of London, standing in the heart of the city, to the solitary, idyllic castle of Eilean Donan, each entry consists of a brief but interesting history of the place, a description of the major features (both from an architectural view and as a fortress), the marvellous beauty of many of the interiors and, on a more practical note, the casde's location. The second section is devoted to cathedrals, with their awe-inspiring... Tovább

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Britain's heritage Traces of Britain's rich and varied past are still to be found today, reflected in the marvellous wealth of historical monuments scattered throughout the country. From this great legacy, Britain's Heritage considers three of the most enduring and comprehensive aspects of our past - the castles, cathedrals and, probably the moit renowned of all, the gardens of the British Isles. The book begins by exploring, in a comprehensive text enhanced by stunning pictures, over thirty of the most outstanding casdes in the country. From the much-visited Tower of London, standing in the heart of the city, to the solitary, idyllic castle of Eilean Donan, each entry consists of a brief but interesting history of the place, a description of the major features (both from an architectural view and as a fortress), the marvellous beauty of many of the interiors and, on a more practical note, the casde's location. The second section is devoted to cathedrals, with their awe-inspiring beauty and their unique place in both the religious and secular life of the nation. It covers, with superb illustration, the history of cathedral building from early Norman churches right through to the modern cathedrals still being erected today. The architecture, the artistry of the stained glass windows and the ornate and intricately worked interiors are all discussed alongside the fluctuating fortunes of the faith that inspired them. The final part of the book deals with what is perhaps the glory of Britain, her gardens. Over fifty of the most (continued on back flap)
(continued from front flap) magnificent and famous of the gardens open to the public are explored, with special emphasis being given to any unusual or special varieties of plant cultivated, the best time to visit for the most spectacular effect, the background to the design and, in some of the larger gardens, a route around so that you can make the most of your visit. Britain's Heritage provides compulsive and fascinating background reading for the would-be traveller to Britain's most beautiful places. Vissza