Palace of Holyroodhouse: Official Souvenir Guide - Softcover

Clarke, Deborah

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9781857597622: Palace of Holyroodhouse: Official Souvenir Guide

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857597621 ISBN 13: 9781857597622

Publisher: Scala Arts Publishers Inc., 2012

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� The official guide to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, including plans of the Palace
� Illustrated with 120 images including paintings, drawings, works of art, historic documents and beautiful photographs of the State Rooms

These new, fully revised official souvenir guides, published in partnership with the Royal Collection to mark the Diamond Jubilee, include titles on the magnificent palaces and residences, on the finest working stables in existence, on the largest dolls house in the world and on the enthralling history of the royal line of succession. Written by specialist authors including the curators of the Royal Collection, beautifully illustrated and containing details of the works of art, the architecture, stories of occupants, photographs and plans, each book gives a fascinating insight into these famous sites, their history and contents.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history and perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots and as the setting for many of the dramatic episodes in her turbulent reign. Mary was married at Holyroodhouse and witnessed the brutal killing of her secretary Rizzio by her jealous second husband, Lord Darnley, in her private apartments. The Palace served as the headquarters of Bonnie Prince Charlie during the 1745 uprising, as a refuge after the French Revolution for the future Charles X of France. From the time of the visit of George IV in 1822, it became one of the foremost attractions of the Scottish capital. This lavish guide provides a fascinating insight into the history of this spectacular site.

Also available in the Royal Collection Official Souvenir Guides series:
Buckingham Palace 9781857597578
Clarence House 9781857597608
Queen Mary's Dolls' House 9781857597639
The Royal Line of Succession 9781857597592
The Royal Mews 9781857597615
Windsor Castle 9781857597585

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Deborah Clarke is curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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