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An up-to-date history of one of the most visited monuments in the world that includes evidence from the most recent archaeological investigations and research. Many superb colour photographs illustrate the site's development from its first use as a fortified position in Roman London, to its construction and expansion into a major royal palace. The Tower's function constantly changed and adapted during its lengthy life as exhibited by its use as a mint, prison, zoo, Record Office, military hospital, repository for the Crown jewels and museum. Each section contains many fascinating snippets of information, plans and charts which vividly bring the structures and personalities of the Tower to life.… (plus d'informations)
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The Tower of London is one of the most famous and most visited historic monuments in the world. For most people it conjures up images of Norman architecture and towering battlements, but predominantly of arms and armour, ravens, the Crown Jewels, the Yeoman Warders, imprisonment, torture and death.
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In addition, its changing role has provided opportunities to open new parts of the castle to public view, to improve the display of its treasures, to investigate its past and in doing so to enhance visitors' understanding of the unique and fascinating history of the Tower of London.
An up-to-date history of one of the most visited monuments in the world that includes evidence from the most recent archaeological investigations and research. Many superb colour photographs illustrate the site's development from its first use as a fortified position in Roman London, to its construction and expansion into a major royal palace. The Tower's function constantly changed and adapted during its lengthy life as exhibited by its use as a mint, prison, zoo, Record Office, military hospital, repository for the Crown jewels and museum. Each section contains many fascinating snippets of information, plans and charts which vividly bring the structures and personalities of the Tower to life.
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