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The Crown Jewels: The Official Illustrated History
£12.20£14.20 (-14%)
The Tower of London has over two million visitors a year, with the Crown Jewels as its centrepiece. This paperback edition of the official illustrated history of the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewelry collection in the world, incorporates spectacular new photographs with stunning details. Accessible and up-to-date text, based on original research, includes the story of two of the largest and most famous diamonds in the world – the Kohi-nûr and the Cullinan. This is the perfect souvenir for visitors to the Tower of London, as well as an ideal introduction for anyone interested in English history and monarchy.
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| Publisher | 1st edition (5 Mar. 2012), Thames and Hudson Ltd |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0500289824 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0500289822 |
| Dimensions | 23.3 x 1.4 x 27.3 cm |
by Helen Musson
Brilliant!
by Bri Highlander
Purchased as a gift – recipient very pleased – Book is good quality and Very interesting.
by Bill Reid
Facinating account of the royal jewels mainly from Charles II when they were made new again. There are far more items in the collection than are on show at the Tower of London. Good explanations of how the jewels have evolved and where .major jewels are placed in the regalia
by Mrs. B. D. Taylor
Enjoyed reading this book!
by Mrs. Susanne Willshaw
Having tried to get this book from another supplier and they failed miserably TWICE !!!!!
Good old Amazon turned up trumps and produed the book in three days .
It is certainly a book for collectors of Royal history appreciation of all things beautiful.
The book is well writtten with carefully researched information and fabulous pictures of the jewels in the current and past regalia of this country. Having seen the real thing many years ago as a youngster Am now a pensioner, the photographs have brought back memories in a permanent record to add to my collection
by Amazon Customer
This is a brilliant book. Stunning photos. Glossy book. Well worth the money.
by Mrs Akehurst
Lovely presentation in this book which I purchased for my Son for his Birthday. He absolutely loves it.
by The reviewer
Lovely large but lightweight book with many colour photos. Perfect if you have visited the tower or if you just love jewellery and want to look at the pictures. Highly recommended.