Windsor Castle
The Official Illustrated History
Distributed for Royal Collection Trust
160 pages
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111 illustrations
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9 1/2 x 11
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© 2011
This fully illustrated official souvenir guide details the history of the Castle from its founder, William the Conqueror, to the present day, including the fire of 1992 and the subsequent restoration of the magnificent State Apartments. Includes plans of the Castle and over 170 colour illustrations.
Contents
Introduction
I. The Middle Ages: Creation of the Castle
II. Charles II: Baroque Reconstruction
III. George III: Return to Windsor
IV. George IV: Romantic Revival
V. Queen Victoria
VI. Windsor Castle in Modern Times
Further Reading
Index
I. The Middle Ages: Creation of the Castle
II. Charles II: Baroque Reconstruction
III. George III: Return to Windsor
IV. George IV: Romantic Revival
V. Queen Victoria
VI. Windsor Castle in Modern Times
Further Reading
Index
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