The Tower of London: The Official Illustrated History: The Official Illustrated Guide

by Geoffrey Parnell (Author), Edward Impey (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2000

  $4.49

  The Tower of London is one of the most famous historic monuments in the world, conjuring up images of towering battlements, arms and armour, ravens, the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders and Norman architecture. Beautifully illustrated with paintings, new photography and new reconstructions at key points in history, this official illustrated history tells the Tower's story.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1993

  $84.23

  This history of the buildings of the Tower of London - one of England's most famous and popular tourist sites - shows how the monument has changed over the centuries. The author, who has himself undertaken detailed excavations in the Tower, traces the development of the fortifications and the evolution of the palatial complex. He looks at the numerous functions the buildings of the Tower have been put to fortress, armoury, palace, prison, mint and even zoo - and the adaptations made to house them all. Incorporating the results of recent archaeological investigations and documentary research, and using plans, reconstructions, photographs and drawings, this book shows how each age has affected the appearance of the Tower and unlocks some of its architectural secrets.