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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Great Palaces written by and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hampton Court Palace - Windsor Castle - Versailles - Malmaison - Fontainebleau - Alhambra - Aranjuez - Tsarskoe Selo - Winter Palace - Kronborg, Elsinore - Royal Palace, (Pink Palace) Monaco.
Author : Michael Kerrigan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781838865221
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (652 download)
Download or read book Abandoned Palaces written by Michael Kerrigan and published by . This book was released on 2025-06-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Built to last, built to impress, built with style and grandeur - it is all the more remarkable when the most ostentatious of buildings fall into disrepair and become ruins. From imperial residences and aristocratic estates to hotels and urban mansions, Abandoned Palaces tells the stories behind dilapidated structures from all around the world. From ancient Roman villas to the French colonial hill station in Cambodia that was one of the final refuges of the Khmer Rouge, the book charts the fascinating decline of what were once the homes and holiday resorts of the most wealthy. Ranging from crumbling hotels in the Catskill Mountains or in Mozambique to grand mansions in Taiwan, and from an unfinished Elizabethan summerhouse to a modern megalomaniac's estate too expensive ever to be completed, the reasons for the abandonment of these buildings include politics, bankruptcy, personal tragedies, natural and man-made disasters, as well as changing tastes and fashions. With 150 outstanding colour photographs exploring more than 100 hauntingly beautiful locations, Abandoned Palaces is a brilliant and moving pictorial examination of worlds we have left behind.
Author : Brooke Bellamy
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
ISBN 13 : 176014343X
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (61 download)
Download or read book World of Wanderlust written by Brooke Bellamy and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the world’s greatest destinations? Where are the best places to travel solo? From airport fashion to road trip rules, professional traveller Brooke Saward shows us where to go, what to do and how to get that holiday feeling without even leaving home. Full of beautiful photographs that will ignite the imagination and featuring enduring favourites like Paris, New York, and London, this is the book that will inspire you to make every day an adventure.
Author : Norman Eisen
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0451495799
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)
Download or read book The Last Palace written by Norman Eisen and published by Crown. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping yet intimate narrative about the last hundred years of turbulent European history, as seen through one of Mitteleuropa’s greatest houses—and the lives of its occupants When Norman Eisen moved into the US ambassador’s residence in Prague, returning to the land his mother had fled after the Holocaust, he was startled to discover swastikas hidden beneath the furniture in his new home. These symbols of Nazi Germany were remnants of the residence’s forgotten history, and evidence that we never live far from the past. From that discovery unspooled the twisting, captivating tale of four of the remarkable people who had called this palace home. Their story is Europe’s, and The Last Palace chronicles the upheavals that transformed the continent over the past century. There was the optimistic Jewish financial baron, Otto Petschek, who built the palace after World War I as a statement of his faith in democracy, only to have that faith shattered; Rudolf Toussaint, the cultured, compromised German general who occupied the palace during World War II, ultimately putting his life at risk to save the house and Prague itself from destruction; Laurence Steinhardt, the first postwar US ambassador whose quixotic struggle to keep the palace out of Communist hands was paired with his pitched efforts to rescue the country from Soviet domination; and Shirley Temple Black, an eyewitness to the crushing of the 1968 Prague Spring by Soviet tanks, who determined to return to Prague and help end totalitarianism—and did just that as US ambassador in 1989. Weaving in the life of Eisen’s own mother to demonstrate how those without power and privilege moved through history, The Last Palace tells the dramatic and surprisingly cyclical tale of the triumph of liberal democracy.
Author : Richard Bradley
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1789256623
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)
Download or read book Temporary Palaces written by Richard Bradley and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Houses of the prehistoric and early medieval periods were enormous structures whose forms were modelled on those of domestic dwellings. Most were built of wood rather than stone; they were used over comparatively short periods; they were frequently replaced in the same positions; and some were associated with exceptional groups of artefacts. Their construction made considerable demands on human labour and approached the limits of what was possible at the time. They seem to have played specialised roles in ancient society, but they have been difficult to interpret. Were they public buildings or the dwellings of important people? Were they temples or military bases, and why were they erected during times of crisis or change? How were their sites selected, and how were they related to the remains of a more ancient past? Although their currency extended from the time of the first farmers to the Viking Age, the similarities between the Great Houses are as striking as the differences. This study focuses on the monumental buildings of northern and northwestern Europe, but draws on structures over a wide area, extending from Anatolia as far as Brittany and Norway. It employs ethnography as a source of ideas and discusses the concept of the House Society and its usefulness in archaeology. The main examples are taken from the Neolithic and Iron Age periods, but this account also draws on the archaeology of the first millennium AD. The book emphasises the importance of comparing archaeological sequences with one another rather than identifying ideal social types. In doing so, it features a range of famous and less famous sites, from Stonehenge to the Hill of Tara, and from Old Uppsala to Yeavering.
Author : Pamela L. Barrus
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780917120169
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Dream Sleeps written by Pamela L. Barrus and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descriptions of 132 castle and palace hotels in ten countries Austria,ngland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Scotland, andales include the history of each, facilities and services available,ctivities and excursions in the area, facilities for children and disabledersons, and maps showing the location of each. Annotation c
Author : Brad Olsen
Publisher : CCC Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1888729325
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (887 download)
Download or read book Sacred Places Europe written by Brad Olsen and published by CCC Publishing. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining current trends, academic theories, and historical insights, this travel guide brings both lesser-known and famous European spiritual locales into perspective by explaining the significance of each sacred site. The cultural relevance, history, and spirituality of each site—including Stonehenge, the Acropolis, Mont Saint Michel, Pompeii, and Saint Peter's Basilica—are explained, creating a moving and artistic travel experience. Each destination—with selections spanning more than 15 countries throughout Europe—is accompanied by easy-to-follow maps and directions.
Author : IntroBooks
Publisher : IntroBooks
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Best European Cities You Must See. written by IntroBooks and published by IntroBooks. This book was released on 2018-02-18 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Europe: the name is quite enough to describe the beauty of nature lying within the continent. Europe holds the westernmost part of the Eurasia. To the north there lies icy Arctic Ocean, at west there is beautiful Atlantic Ocean. South of the Europe is bordered by Mediterranean Sea. Water shades of Ural and Caucasus Mountains are considered the border of Asia and Europe. Billions and millions of tourists visit various cities lying within various European countries. There are a lot of attractions located here. In fact, two of the seven wonders of the words are here in Europe. First one is the tower of Paris and second one is the tilted tower of Greece.
Author : Oliver Creighton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1474282172
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (742 download)
Download or read book Early European Castles written by Oliver Creighton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medieval castles were, alongside the great cathedrals, the most recognisable buildings of the medieval world. Closely associated with concepts of justice, lordship and authority as well as military might, castles came to encapsulate the period's very essence. Looking at above and below-ground evidence and examining a wide variety of sites - from towering donjons to earth and timber castles - in different parts of western Europe, this book explores the relationship between early castle building and the emergence of a new aristocracy and investigates the impact of authority on the organisation of the landscape. A particular focus is on the social context of early private fortifications: Europe's earliest castles came to embody a new and radically different form of power – an aristocratic authority that was highly personal in nature, glaringly visible in its presence, and enforceable through violence, both threatened and real. The volume reassesses traditional models of castle origins; examines aspects of elite lifestyle in and around these structures, including pastimes and diet; considers medieval visual experiences of sites and their settings; and explores some future directions for research.
Author : Beverley Hilowitz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book A Horizon Guide: Great Historic Places of Europe written by Beverley Hilowitz and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Companion volume to M.B. Davidson's The Horizon book of great historic places of Europe.
Author : Joy Bhattacharjya
Publisher : Vikas Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9352712730
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (527 download)
Download or read book GK Joyride 6 written by Joy Bhattacharjya and published by Vikas Publishing House. This book was released on with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GK Joyride series for classes 1 through 8 renews the relevance of General Knowledge in the age of the Internet, social media platforms and information overload. Remaining strongly rooted in the tenets of the National Curriculum Framework, it also acknowledges the changing terrain of knowledge acquisition.
Author : Trudy Ring
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136639519
Total Pages : 1056 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (366 download)
Download or read book Northern Europe written by Trudy Ring and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 1056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1996. Volume 2 of the International Dictionary of Historical Places covers Northern Europe (British Isles to Russia), out of a set of five. The dictionary spans from Aachen to Ypres and includes an index by country. This five-volume set presents some 1,000 comprehensive and fully illustrated histories of the most famous sites in the world. Entries include location, description, and site details, and a 3,000- to 4,000-word essay that provides a full history of the site and its condition today. An annotated further reading list of books and articles about the site completes each entry.
Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
ISBN 13 : 1641711302
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (417 download)
Download or read book For the Love of Europe written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring, award-winning collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff in the Swiss Alps, and hear a French farmer's defense of foie gras. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. Wry, personal, and full of Rick's signature humor, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel. Winner of the 2022 Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award: Best Travel Book, Silver
Author : Klaus Merten
Publisher : Vendome Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book German Castles and Palaces written by Klaus Merten and published by Vendome Press. This book was released on 1999-12 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to explore scores of castles & palaces in Germany.
Author : Doug Lennox
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1770706127
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Now You Know Royalty written by Doug Lennox and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2009-06-29 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We're all familiar with the trials and tribulations of the current British Royal Family, but there are more than 25 royal families that still wield power in the world today from Japan and Thailand to Saudi Arabia and Scandinavia. The crown prince of Q&A, Doug Lennox, is at it again, this time with a cornucopia of facts and frivolities about the escapades, excesses, and extravagances of the world's monarchies, past and present. From betrayal and beheadings to pageantry and privilege, discover the truth about life behind the castle walls. Which wife of England's Henry VIII had six fingers on one hand? What royal connection does Thomas Crapper, inventor of the flush toilet, have? What is the royal residence in Monaco known as? What royal family in the world today has ruled the longest? Who was the "Hammer of the Scots"? Why are members of royal families said to have "blue blood"? Which member of the British royal family competed at the Olympics? Where did the word czar come from? What did Marie Antoinette say before she was executed?
Author : Phillip T. SANDHURST (and STOTHERT (James))
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 646 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (22 download)
Download or read book The Masterpieces of European Art ... Illustrated with Numerous Engravings ... from the Original Paintings Or Sculptures written by Phillip T. SANDHURST (and STOTHERT (James)) and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Franz Heinrich Ungewitter
Publisher : New York : G. P. Putnam
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 692 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Europe, Past and Present written by Franz Heinrich Ungewitter and published by New York : G. P. Putnam. This book was released on 1850 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
