The Tower of London : A 2000 Year History (Landmarks in History)

The Tower of London : A 2000 Year History (Landmarks in History)

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  • 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9781841761701
  • DDC分類 941

Full Description


A visual history of one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The 14 specially-commissioned paintings show the Tower from its earliest pre-Roman days up to the year 2000. A detailed narrative by a Royal Armouries expert brings the characters and events of the past to life.

Contents

40AD before the Romans; 200AD the Roman city fortified; 400AD twilight of the Roman city; Alfred and the Danish threat; 1080 the Conqueror's castle; 1200 the castle enlarged; 1240 the classic castle; 1300 apogee of the medieval castle; 1547 the Tudor power house; 1700 showplace of the nation; 1841 the great conflagration; 1890 the remedievalisation of the castle; 1940 the castle at war; 2000 the castle today.