The Crown Jewels - Hardcover

Keay, Anna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500515751 ISBN 13: 9780500515754

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

This sumptuous book captures the magnificence of a collection of symbolic objects steeped in English history like no other: the Crown Jewels. From the 12th-century spoon used for the anointing at the coronation to the platinum crown created for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1937, their story is that of the English monarchy itself. Published in association with the Royal Collection and Historic Royal Palaces, the book features dazzling new photography, including many detailed shots and two gatefold pages, allowing individual pieces, gems and carefully selected groups of objects to be viewed as never before. Based on original research and written by an expert in English court history, the book tells the story of the development of the collection from the medieval period onwards. Anyone with either a professional or a personal interest in jewelry or English history will find The Crown Jewels a delight.

About this title

Review:

`Fascinating'
--Majesty

Wonderfully illustrated. --Contemporary Review

About the Author:

Anna Keay is Curatorial Director of English Heritage, and was formerly Assistant Curator of Historic Royal Palaces. She has provided historical commentary for broadcasts on royal events such as HM The Queen's Golden Jubilee and the State Opening of Parliament.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0500515751
• ISBN 13: 9780500515754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 204