History Of The Abbey And Palace Of Holyrood (1852) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164883210)

The book ""History Of The Abbey And Palace Of Holyrood"" was written by William S. Daniel and published in 1852. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Abbey and Palace of Holyrood in Edinburgh, Scotland. The author provides a detailed description of the architectural features of the buildings, as well as their historical significance.The book begins with a brief history of the Abbey, which was founded in the 12th century. The author then goes on to describe the various additions and alterations that were made to the Abbey over the centuries. He also provides a detailed account of the Palace of Holyrood, which was built adjacent to the Abbey in the 16th century.The author discusses the various monarchs who have lived in the Palace over the centuries, including Mary Queen of Scots and King Charles I. He also provides a detailed account of the various events that have taken place at the Palace, such as the famous murder of David Rizzio in 1566.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous illustrations and engravings of the Abbey and Palace, as well as portraits of the various monarchs who have lived there. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Edinburgh or Scottish architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William S. Daniel
ISBN-10: 1164883216
ISBN-13: 9781164883210
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 230
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d