The popular and scrupulous historian (Daily Mail London) Gareth Russell presents 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 decor Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history such as the commissioning of King Jamess version of the Bible the staging of many of Shakespeares plays and Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation ball. Accessible engaging and unputdownable The Palace takes us into every room in the castle revealing the ups and downs of royal history and illustrating 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.
