Palaces That Changed the World

Klaus Reichold

Breathtaking photography and enthralling background lore make this survey of more than fifty palaces on five continents a fascinating treat for lovers of architecture, world travel, and history alike. Throughout the ages, palaces and castles have been centers of power, the focal point of court life, and milestones of architectural history. Whether built to withstand attacks from outside invaders, or to reflect the prominence of their inhabitants and ensure their sovereignty, these magnificent structures played a strategic role in shaping the destinies of those who lived in and around them.In this newest addition to Prestel s popular Changed the World series, colorful, double-page spreads focus on the world s most intriguing palaces to offer important architectural detail, historical background, photographs, maps, and absorbing anecdotes about the people and events that enrich these palaces and assure their place in history. From Versailles, Windsor Castle, and the Chateaux of the Loire to Hearst s San Simeon, the Palace of the Winds in India and the Acheillion in Greece, to other glorious palaces in Egypt, Cuba, and Japan, readers can learn what life was like inside these imposing walls, as well as the incidents of undaunted courage, villainous treachery, pivotal alliances, and glittering celebrations that changed the world outside those walls forever.

Engels 

Hardcover  

128 pagina's