Her Majesty's Tower Part One

By William Hepworth Dixon

Book Overview

Her Majesty's Tower Volume 1 is a historical non-fiction book written by William Hepworth Dixon. The book is a detailed account of the Tower of London, which was once a royal palace, a prison, and a place of execution. The author provides a comprehensive history of the Tower, from its construction in the 11th century to the 19th century. The book covers the many famous prisoners who were held at the Tower, including Anne Boleyn, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Guy Fawkes. The author also describes the many executions that took place at the Tower, including those of Queen Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey. The book is a fascinating look at one of the most iconic buildings in England, and provides a unique insight into the history of the Tower and its significance in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417959142
• ISBN13: 9781417959143
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"