Author: Frederick Arthur Crisp
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Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Fragmenta Genealogica
Author: Frederick Arthur Crisp
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Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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The Bookworm
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Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Knowledge, Discovery and Imagination in Early Modern Europe
Author: Timothy J. Reiss
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521587952
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
A new explanation for the substantial changes of thought that occurred in early modern Europe.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521587952
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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A new explanation for the substantial changes of thought that occurred in early modern Europe.
Celestina
Author: Fernando de Rojas
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Category : Picaresque literature
Languages : en
Pages : 552
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Category : Picaresque literature
Languages : en
Pages : 552
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Notes and Queries
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 562
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 562
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Visitors to Versailles
Author: Daniëlle Kisluk-Grosheide
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 1588396223
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
What was it like to visit one of the most magnificent courts of Europe? Based on a wealth of contemporary documents and surviving works of art, this lavish book explores the experiences of those who swarmed the palace and grounds of Versailles when it was the seat of the French monarchy. Engaging essays describe methods of transportation, the elaborate codes of dress and etiquette, precious diplomatic gifts, royal audiences, and tours of the palace and gardens. Also presented are the many types of visitors and guests who eagerly made their way to this center of power and culture, including day-trippers and Grand Tourists, European diplomats, overseas ambassadors, incognito travelers, and Americans. Through paintings and portraits, furniture, costumes and uniforms, arms and armor, guidebooks, and other works of art, Visitors to Versailles illuminates what travelers encountered at court and what impressions, gifts, and souvenirs they took home with them. In bringing to life their experiences, this sumptuously illustrated volume reminds us why Versailles has enchanted generations of visitors from the ancien régime to the present day.
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 1588396223
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
What was it like to visit one of the most magnificent courts of Europe? Based on a wealth of contemporary documents and surviving works of art, this lavish book explores the experiences of those who swarmed the palace and grounds of Versailles when it was the seat of the French monarchy. Engaging essays describe methods of transportation, the elaborate codes of dress and etiquette, precious diplomatic gifts, royal audiences, and tours of the palace and gardens. Also presented are the many types of visitors and guests who eagerly made their way to this center of power and culture, including day-trippers and Grand Tourists, European diplomats, overseas ambassadors, incognito travelers, and Americans. Through paintings and portraits, furniture, costumes and uniforms, arms and armor, guidebooks, and other works of art, Visitors to Versailles illuminates what travelers encountered at court and what impressions, gifts, and souvenirs they took home with them. In bringing to life their experiences, this sumptuously illustrated volume reminds us why Versailles has enchanted generations of visitors from the ancien régime to the present day.
Northamptonshire Notes and Queries
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Languages : en
Pages : 404
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Languages : en
Pages : 404
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The Book-worm
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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The Law Journal Reports
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 904
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 904
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Medals and Decorations of the British Army and Navy
Author: John Horsley Mayo
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Publisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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