The Crown Jewels, 9780500289822
Paperback
Sparkling history: Discover the secrets behind the world’s most famous jewels.

The Crown Jewels

the official illustrated history

$31.08

  • Paperback

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    31 January 2012

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Summary

Glimpse the Glittering Legacy: An Illustrated History of the Crown Jewels

The Tower of London draws over two million visitors annually, all eager to witness the dazzling Crown Jewels. This paperback edition serves as the official, illustrated history of the world’s most celebrated jewelry collection, showcasing breathtaking new photographs with incredible detail.

Dive into accessible and up-to-date text, grounded in original research, that unveils the captivating stories beh…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780500289822
ISBN-10:0500289824
Author:Anna Keay
Publisher:Thames & Hudson
Imprint:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:31 January 2012
Weight:920g
Dimensions:270mm x 230mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘The book is sumptuously illustrated, and Anna Keay tells her remarkable story with great skill’ - The Literary Review ‘Important … For anyone with an interest in the jeweler’s craft, historic gemstones, the British monarchy and British history, ‘The Crown Jewels’ will be a delight’ - Period Homes & Interiors ‘An informative delight, but the clincher is almost 300 eye-smacking photographs of the world’s most complete collection of royal regalia’ - Daily Express

About The Author

Anna Keay

Anna Keay was a curator at the Tower of London and now works at English Heritage. Her books include “The Magnificent Monarch, The Elizabethan Tower of London”, and “The Crown Jewels”.

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