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Grand Forks Public Library North Dakota - The Palace by Gareth Russell 01 January 2024 ( news )
Grand Forks Public Library , state North Dakota ( By Press Release office)
Jan 01,2024
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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 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 .
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