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LoC No.: 09012927
Title: Royal Palaces of Spain
Series Title: The Spanish series
Contents: The Escorial -- La Granja (San Ildefonso) -- El Pardo -- Aranjuez -- Miramar -- El Alcazar (Seville) -- Royal Palace (Madrid).
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Royal Palaces of Spain" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the grandeur and history of the major royal residences in Spain, focusing on the artistic and architectural significance of each palace. It delves into the rich tapestry of Spain's monarchy and the compelling stories tied to these iconic structures. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the concept of royal palaces as symbols of power and prestige, providing a brief overview of Spain's opulent architectural heritage. It emphasizes the historical significance of prominent palaces such as the Escorial, built under King Philip II, showcasing the intertwining of personal ambition, religious zeal, and political authority that permeated the lives of Spanish monarchs. The narrative begins to set the stage for an in-depth exploration of each palace, hinting at the intricate stories and the special characteristics that define these magnificent structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946
EBook No.: 63126
Published: Sep 5, 2020
Downloads: 752
Language: English
Subject: Palaces -- Spain
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09012927
Title: Royal Palaces of Spain
Series Title: The Spanish series
Contents: The Escorial -- La Granja (San Ildefonso) -- El Pardo -- Aranjuez -- Miramar -- El Alcazar (Seville) -- Royal Palace (Madrid).
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Royal Palaces of Spain" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the grandeur and history of the major royal residences in Spain, focusing on the artistic and architectural significance of each palace. It delves into the rich tapestry of Spain's monarchy and the compelling stories tied to these iconic structures. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the concept of royal palaces as symbols of power and prestige, providing a brief overview of Spain's opulent architectural heritage. It emphasizes the historical significance of prominent palaces such as the Escorial, built under King Philip II, showcasing the intertwining of personal ambition, religious zeal, and political authority that permeated the lives of Spanish monarchs. The narrative begins to set the stage for an in-depth exploration of each palace, hinting at the intricate stories and the special characteristics that define these magnificent structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946
EBook No.: 63126
Published: Sep 5, 2020
Downloads: 752
Language: English
Subject: Palaces -- Spain
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.