The Old Royal Palace Of Whitehall

By Edgar Sheppard

Book Overview

The Old Royal Palace of Whitehall is a historical book written by Edgar Sheppard. The book details the history of the Old Royal Palace, which was once the primary residence of the British monarchs. The palace was built in the 16th century and was the largest palace in Europe at that time. The book covers the various monarchs who resided in the palace and their contributions to its architecture and design.The book also delves into the various events that took place at the palace, including the execution of King Charles I in 1649, which took place in the palace's Banqueting House. Sheppard also discusses the palace's decline and eventual destruction in the 17th century, as well as the various attempts to restore and preserve the remaining structures.The Old Royal Palace of Whitehall is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most important historical landmarks in British history. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British architecture, art, and culture.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: 1163246999
• ISBN13: 9781163246993
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"