The Palace
From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of British History at Hampton Court
Published on 5. December 2023
480 pages
978-1-9821-6908-4 (ISBN)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The Palace
From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of British History at Hampton Court
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09/2024
Simon & Schuster
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From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of British History at Hampton Court
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Educated at Oxford University and Queen's University, Belfast, Gareth Russell is a historian, novelist, and playwright. He is the author of several books, including The Palace, The Ship of Dreams, Young and Damned and Fair, The Emperors, and Do Let's Have Another Drink. He lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
