Edward Wessex's Crown and Country

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Who better than His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex to take you on a journey through the history of London's royal connections and to relate the stories behind some of the capital's most cherished royal landmarks? In Civum and Country, Edward Wessex reveals the intriguing tales of his ancestors in and around London's most famous castles and palaces.
London is one of the world's greatest cities, from where successive kings and queens have reigned for nearly a thousand years. These monarchs have had a huge impact on the capital's landmarks, and Edward Wessex is a welcoming and well-informed host with a special insight into the buildings, locations and people he describes. He provides an insider's view of the palaces, fortresses and historical sites that make London's heritage so rich.
The River Thames has always been central to the development of the city we know today, providing a ll« beautiful setting for many historical sites and some of fc the world's best-known... Tovább

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Who better than His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex to take you on a journey through the history of London's royal connections and to relate the stories behind some of the capital's most cherished royal landmarks? In Civum and Country, Edward Wessex reveals the intriguing tales of his ancestors in and around London's most famous castles and palaces.
London is one of the world's greatest cities, from where successive kings and queens have reigned for nearly a thousand years. These monarchs have had a huge impact on the capital's landmarks, and Edward Wessex is a welcoming and well-informed host with a special insight into the buildings, locations and people he describes. He provides an insider's view of the palaces, fortresses and historical sites that make London's heritage so rich.
The River Thames has always been central to the development of the city we know today, providing a ll« beautiful setting for many historical sites and some of fc the world's best-known architectural icons.We journey up-river from Greenwich to the Tower of London, to St Paul's and Westminster, and then on to Hampton jg Court, Kingston, and Richmond, pausing along the I way to explore the rich history of the many palaces, parks, churches and landmarks of a city renowned for the legacy of its royal developers.
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We learn about the historical progression of the royal court from Westminster Palace to the palaces of Whitehall, St James's, Kensington, and Buckingham, and hear the personal stories surrounding the monarchs and the members of their court. In addition, a detailed chronology provides a fascinating record of London's royal heritage from the time of the Saxon kings to the present day.
Accompanying the award-winning Carlton television series Croiuti uiiii Country, which is produced by Robin Bextor, this richly illustrated book brings alive the past and illuminates the present. It is essential reading for all who love London and its heritage. Vissza