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LoC No.: 06046330

Title: The Tower of London

Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Early history -- General survey of the buildings -- In the days of the later Plantagenets -- In the time of the Tudor kings -- The Tudor queens -- The Stuarts -- The House of Hanover.

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Summary: "The Tower of London" by William Benham is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the fascinating history of the Tower of London, exploring its architecture, its use as a royal palace, and its transformation into a state prison over the centuries. At the start of the work, the author sets the tone by establishing the Tower as a prominent fortress in Britain, detailing its ancient origins and significance throughout various historical periods. He discusses its construction during the Roman invasion and subsequent changes during the Saxon and Norman conquests. The narrative highlights significant events, including the role of the Tower during the reigns of prominent monarchs and notable occurrences such as imprisonments, executions, and the Tower's unique position in British history. Through this opening, Benham paints a vivid picture of the Tower's storied past, preparing the reader for a deeper exploration of its historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Benham, William, 1831-1910

EBook No.: 58271

Published: Nov 11, 2018

Downloads: 58

Language: English

Subject: Tower of London (London, England)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06046330

Title: The Tower of London

Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Early history -- General survey of the buildings -- In the days of the later Plantagenets -- In the time of the Tudor kings -- The Tudor queens -- The Stuarts -- The House of Hanover.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Tower of London" by William Benham is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the fascinating history of the Tower of London, exploring its architecture, its use as a royal palace, and its transformation into a state prison over the centuries. At the start of the work, the author sets the tone by establishing the Tower as a prominent fortress in Britain, detailing its ancient origins and significance throughout various historical periods. He discusses its construction during the Roman invasion and subsequent changes during the Saxon and Norman conquests. The narrative highlights significant events, including the role of the Tower during the reigns of prominent monarchs and notable occurrences such as imprisonments, executions, and the Tower's unique position in British history. Through this opening, Benham paints a vivid picture of the Tower's storied past, preparing the reader for a deeper exploration of its historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Benham, William, 1831-1910

EBook No.: 58271

Published: Nov 11, 2018

Downloads: 58

Language: English

Subject: Tower of London (London, England)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.