The Tower of London, (Vol. 2 of 2)

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The Tower of London, (Vol. 2 of 2)

by Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower

EN·~6 hours

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Description

The volume offers a sweeping portrait of the Tower of London, tracing its evolution from the early Stuart period through the reigns of George III. It follows the fortress as it witnessed royal ceremonies, imprisonments, and dramatic escapes, while vivid period illustrations bring scenes such as the execution of the Earl of Strafford and the Tower’s fire of 1841 to life. Readers will hear stories of notable figures—from Sir Walter Raleigh to the Seven Bishops—set against the ever‑changing skyline of the historic stronghold.

Beyond the narrative, the work includes a rich collection of appendices that explore long‑standing disputes between the City of London and the Tower’s officials, detailed records of restorations, and recent archaeological discoveries. It also catalogues the tower’s constables, stained‑glass windows, and even the infamous “Bloody Tower.” Ideal for anyone fascinated by British royalty, military history, or architectural heritage, this guide invites listeners to walk the storied corridors of one of England’s most iconic monuments.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (382K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United Kingdom: George Bell & Sons, 1901,pubdate 1902.

Credits

MWS, Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2022-05-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower

Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower

1845–1916

An aristocratic Victorian sculptor and biographer, he moved comfortably between art, literature, and high society. He is especially remembered for public sculpture and for lively books about figures such as Marie Antoinette and Sir Thomas Lawrence.

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