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Title: The Escorial; A Historical and Descriptive Account of the Spanish Royal Palace, Monastery and Mausoleum
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9354941877
ISBN 13: 9789354941870
Binding: paperback
Condition: New

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A landmark reborn for a new generation of readers. The Escorial opens a doorway to Spain's grandest architectural narrative. This is more than a descriptive tour; it is a complete historical account of the Spanish royal palace, monastery, and mausoleum that stands as a keystone of sixteenth-century Spain. Calvert's careful, readable panorama blends historical context with architectural detail, guiding the general reader and students of history alike through the layered story of El Escorial, its designers, patrons, and purpose. Expect a lucid architectural history that reveals how royal power, monastic life, and European culture intersected in a single monumental complex. The book's significance rests on its enduring clarity and reverence for a building that shaped much of Spanish and European palace architecture. For casual readers drawn to awe-inspiring monuments and for classic-literature collectors seeking a refined, illustrated edition, this work offers a nuanced journey through a legendary monument. The prose balances accessibility with scholarly respect, inviting readers to appreciate both the monuments and their broader historical resonance. Selling points are clear: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This is a trusted source for those seeking historical architectural description, Spanish royal palace history, and a monastic complex overview, presented with scholarly integrity and lyrical reverence.

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