The Palace And The Hospital V2
Or Chronicles Of Greenwich (1886)
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""The Palace and the Hospital V2: Or Chronicles of Greenwich"" is a historical book written by Alfred Guy L'Estrange and published in 1886. The book is a detailed account of the history of Greenwich, a town in southeast London, England, and its two most iconic landmarks: the Palace of Placentia and the Royal Naval Hospital. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Palace of Placentia, which was built in the 15th century and served as a royal residence for several monarchs, including Henry VII and Elizabeth I. The author provides a comprehensive history of the pal...
""The Palace and the Hospital V2: Or Chronicles of Greenwich"" is a historical book written by Alfred Guy L'Estrange and published in 1886. The book is a detailed account of the history of Greenwich, a town in southeast London, England, and its two most iconic landmarks: the Palace of Placentia and the Royal Naval Hospital. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Palace of Placentia, which was built in the 15th century and served as a royal residence for several monarchs, including Henry VII and Elizabeth I. The author provides a comprehensive history of the palace, including its construction, architectural features, and notable events that took place there.The second part of the book focuses on the Royal Naval Hospital, which was built in the 17th century and served as a hospital for wounded sailors until the 1990s. The author provides a detailed account of the hospital's history, including its construction, layout, and the medical care provided to sailors.Throughout the book, the author also explores the social and cultural history of Greenwich, including its role in the development of navigation and timekeeping, and its association with famous figures such as Sir Christopher Wren and Admiral Nelson.Overall, ""The Palace and the Hospital V2: Or Chronicles of Greenwich"" is a fascinating historical account of one of London's most iconic towns and its rich cultural heritage.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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