Story of the Tower of London, The
The story of the Tower of London is, in many respects, the story of England, and it is now retold with fresh insight by Tracy Borman in this lavishly illustrated new book. When building work began on the fortress after the Norman Conquest of 1066, the capital was little more than a small town, with about 10,000 inhabitants. Almost 1000 years later, the fortress still stands as symbol of royal power, tradition, heritage and military might. In that time the Tower has witnessed pomp and ceremony but also treachery and torture. Those murdered or executed within its walls include the ‘Princes in the Tower’, Henry VI, Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey. The Story of the Tower of London reveals the intriguing stories, dramatic events and vibrant characters that comprise the remarkable history of this iconic site. As well as being a formidable fortress and a royal residence, the Tower has served many other functions, from state prison and weapons factory to royal mint, menagerie and, of course, secure repository for the Crown Jewels. Today it remains a living institution with a rich ceremonial life, and attracts millions of visitors from across the world each year.
| Weight | 0.780000 |
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| ISBN13/Barcode | 9781858946320 |
| ISBN10 | 1858946328 |
| Author | Tracy Borman |
| Binding | Paperback |
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| Date Published | 30th April 2015 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Publisher | Merrell Publishers |
The story of the Tower of London is, in many respects, the story of England, and it is now retold with fresh insight by Tracy Borman in this lavishly illustrated new book. When building work began on the fortress after the Norman Conquest of 1066, the capital was little more than a small town, with about 10,000 inhabitants. Almost 1000 years later, the fortress still stands as symbol of royal power, tradition, heritage and military might. In that time the Tower has witnessed pomp and ceremony but also treachery and torture. Those murdered or executed within its walls include the ‘Princes in the Tower’, Henry VI, Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey. The Story of the Tower of London reveals the intriguing stories, dramatic events and vibrant characters that comprise the remarkable history of this iconic site. As well as being a formidable fortress and a royal residence, the Tower has served many other functions, from state prison and weapons factory to royal mint, menagerie and, of course, secure repository for the Crown Jewels. Today it remains a living institution with a rich ceremonial life, and attracts millions of visitors from across the world each year.