Sketches Of The Tower Of London: As A Fortress, A Prison, And A Palace, And A Guide To The Armories (1853) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166923532)

""Sketches of the Tower of London: As a Fortress, a Prison, and a Palace, and a Guide to the Armories"" is a book written by an anonymous author and published in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Tower of London, one of the most iconic landmarks in England. The author explores the history of the Tower, from its origins as a fortress to its use as a prison and a palace. The book includes detailed descriptions of the different parts of the Tower, including the White Tower, the Bloody Tower, and the Jewel House. In addition to the historical and architectural aspects of the Tower, the book also serves as a guide to the Armories, which house a vast collection of weapons and armor. The author provides detailed descriptions of the different items on display, including swords, shields, and suits of armor.Overall, ""Sketches of the Tower of London"" is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important historical sites in England, providing readers with a wealth of information about the Tower's past and present.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: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1166923533
ISBN-13: 9781166923532
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d