The Tower of London: The Official Illustrated HistoryThe 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. |
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| Title | The Tower of London: The Official Illustrated History |
| Authors | Edward Impey, Geoffrey Parnell |
| Contributor | Historic Royal Palaces |
| Edition | illustrated, revised |
| Publisher | Merrell, 2000 |
| ISBN | 1858941067, 9781858941066 |
| Length | 128 pages |
| Subjects | › › Architecture / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial History / Europe / Great Britain |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |