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OverviewThe 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 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. 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gareth Russell , John TelferPublisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Imprint: Simon & Schuster Audio Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 14.70cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781797169163ISBN 10: 1797169165 Publication Date: 05 December 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews""An outstanding book. Highly recommended!"" -- ""Tudor Times (London)"" ""Less about bricks and mortar than the men and women who down the centuries have breathed it into glamorous, scandalous, and tragic life."" -- ""Mail on Sunday (London)"" ""If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper. An enjoyable and readable stroll through 500 years of Hampton Court history: royal residents, common visitors, thieves, invaders, and ghosts."" -- ""Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times bestselling author"" ""Rollicking, gossipy, and effortlessly learned...Gareth Russell is a born storyteller, and this is a wonderful human history of one of Britain's most captivating buildings."" -- ""Dan Jones, author of The Plantagenets"" """If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper."" -- ""Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times bestselling author""" """If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper. An enjoyable and readable stroll through 500 years of Hampton Court history: royal residents, common visitors, thieves, invaders, and ghosts."" -- ""Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times bestselling author"" ""Rollicking, gossipy, and effortlessly learned...Gareth Russell is a born storyteller, and this is a wonderful human history of one of Britain's most captivating buildings."" -- ""Dan Jones, author of The Plantagenets""" Author InformationGareth Russell is a historian, novelist, and playwright. He is the author of nine books, including The Ship of Dreams, Young and Damned and Fair, The Emperors, Do Let's Have Another Drink, and The Palace. He was educated at Oxford University and Queens University, Belfast. John Telfer, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, is an actor best known for playing the character of Willy Pettit in five seasons of Bergerac. He has appeared many times in various television dramas, while his parallel theatrical career has involved him in leading roles at the Bristol Old Vic, the Royal National Theatre, the Old Vic in London, and many regional theaters. He has made hundreds of radio broadcasts, and he plays the part of Alan, the vicar, in The Archers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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