Windsor Castle

A Thousand Years of A Royal Palace

By: Dr. Steven Brindle (Editor)

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Hardcover | 1 July 2018

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556 Pages

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30.0 x 24.5 x 5.4

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When we envision the British monarchy, one of the first things that comes to mind is Buckingham Palace, with its gilded gates and changing of the guard. But it is Windsor Castle that can claim pride of place as the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, dating to the earliest days of the monarchy, a symbol of strength and magnificence over a nearly thousand-year history of sieges and soirées alike. Witness to both great moments in the country’s history and those that threatened to destroy it, the castle has become a symbol of English culture and architecture. Throughout England’s history, Windsor Castle has stood fast and evolved, much like the monarchy that inhabits it to this day.

The magisterial Windsor Castle: A Thousand Years of a Royal Palace illuminates the castle’s past using evidence from archaeological investigation and documentary sources, and is illustrated with paintings, drawings, and both historical and specially commissioned contemporary photographs, as well as stunning reconstructions of the castle’s past appearance which bring this essential piece of English history to life.

About the Author

Steven Brindle is an architectural historian with English Heritage. He has been involved in investigating the architectural history of Windsor Castle since 1992.

Industry Reviews

"British history buffs and devotees of the royal family will enjoy this opportunity to place the queen's beloved weekend home in its historical and architectural context. . . . A splendid collection."-- "Shelf Awareness"
"Dr Steven Brindle and his ten contributors deserve high praise for their contributions. . . . The book is profusely illustrated and to a high quality, with several reconstructions of what the castle and individual rooms may have looked like, and several plans help the reader to navigate their way around the castle."-- "The Castle Studies Group"
Winner, multi-authored book prize-- "Historians of British Art Prize Committee"

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