ISBN10: 0718140893, ISBN13: 9780718140892, [publisher: Michael Joseph] Hardcover Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
[Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1997]

London: Michael Joseph. Very Good/Very Good. Date: 1997. First Edition, First Impression. Hard Cover. 8vo 0718140893 Dust jacket complete, unclipped. Green cloth boards with bright gilt titling on spine. Illustrated end papers. Previous owner's name and date on versus of half title. Colour plates. xiv, 434 pages clean and tight. A fresh and lively portrait of the people from monarchs to governesses, from courtiers to children, who have worked and lived in Buckingham Palace. In 1763 Queen Charlotte organised a great fete as a birthday surprise for George III and that was in many ways the opening of the Palace. For every monarch Buckingham Palace has served a different purpose: for George III it was a rural retreat which he filled with books and paintings. George IV filled it with fantastic treasures from Brighton Pavilion and Carlton House. Victoria, encouraged and directed by Albert, made the Palace the home of morality, the seat of Empire and the focus of state ceremonial. For Edward VII it was a place for entertaining glittering society. In the twentieth century Buckingham Palace became the focus of national identity for Britain, particularly in wartime. Now it is the official residence of another Queen and visited by thousands. Edna Healey in her research in the Royal Archives and elsewhere, has uncovered much fresh material, and has brought to life a marvellous procession of people: Dr Johnson booms across the library; Queen ...

ISBN10: 0718140893, ISBN13: 9780718140892, [publisher: Penguin Publishing Group] Hardcover Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
[Dunfermline, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Penguin Publishing Group ISBN 0718140893 9780718140892 [GB]

ISBN10: 0718140893, ISBN13: 9780718140892, [publisher: Penguin Publishing Group] Hardcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]

Michael Joseph 01/01/1997 First Edition, First Impression Hardcover Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.