The Tower of London: The Official Illustrated History (Official Illusrtated History) [Paperback]

Edward Impey (Author), Geoffrey Parnell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Official Illusrtated History | Publication Date: January 1, 2003

The Tower of London is one of the most famous historic monuments in the world, conjuring up images of towering battlements, arms and armour, ravens, the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders and Norman architecture. Beautifully illustrated with paintings, new photography and new reconstructions at key points in history, this official illustrated history tells the Tower's story.

Editorial Reviews

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"Beautifully illustrated … a beguiling and refreshing portrait, accessible and affordable, with much to interest, amuse and surprise the reader" -- Country Life, 2 November 2000

"Lavishly illustrated … hugely informative" -- What’s On in London, 31 May 2000

About the Author

Edward Impey, an executive director of English Heritage, was formerly Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and a Research Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. He has written widely on architectural and historical subjects, and has been involved in the history of Kensington Palace, and its presentation to the public, since 1995. He has also written widely on medieval domestic and military architecture in England and northern France, and has directed much historical and archaeological research on the Tower of London. Geoffrey Parnell is Keeper of Tower History at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a former English Heritage Inspector of Ancient Monuments. He has undertaken various excavations at the Tower, and has written extensively on the archaeology of the site and the history of its buildings and institutions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Merrell Publishers (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858941067
• ISBN-13: 978-1858941066
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,514,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but narrowly focused, April 30, 2000

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This review is from: The Tower of London (Britain in Old Photographs) (Paperback)

I was a little disappointed in this book mostly because I didn't read the description carefully enough. A book that shows the history of the Tower of London in photographs can really only show, say, the last 150 years of changes. Given the thousand years of Tower history, the information this book provides is from a somewhat narrow time frame. I recommend it as long as you know what you are getting into because the changes to the Tower really are fascinating- but if you want to "experience" the eras of Anne Boelyn or the Princes in the Tower, look elsewhere.

5.0 out of 5 stars Paying a second visit to the Tower., March 30, 2010

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Jose Luis G. Alvarez (Santa Catarina- Brazil) - See all my reviews
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During my recent visit to London I entered the Tower but missed to go through the gift shop so, upon my arrival back home, I tried to find a publication to discover both the history and some images of such a famous historical place. In acquiring this publication I found widely enriched illustrations and drawings as well as a complete, fascinating and pleasant-to-read text which is certainly well beyond my initial expectations. By reading it I am feeling like making a second visit only that enlightened, this time, like as under a guided tour.
It is undoubtly a worthy acquisition.

5.0 out of 5 stars Adds to the experience, January 28, 2010

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Donna M. Adank "anglophile" (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tower of London: The Official Illustrated History (Official Illusrtated History) (Paperback)

Last summer I went to Scotland and England with my mom and some friends. While we were in London we did some sightseeing and one of the places that we saw was the Tower of London. I didn't explore the entire palace, but I did get to see the building where the Crown Jewels were kept. I was hoping to buy this book at the Tower gift shop but didn't see it there. This book definitely adds to my experience of seeing some of the sights in England that I have wanted to see for a long time. I just started reading the book and I will enjoy learning about the history of the Tower.