Les Écuries Royales

Of the four sumptuous volumes published by the Association pour l'Académie d'Art Équestre de Versailles under the direction of Daniel Roche, this first volume is the most elusive to find. Over twenty specialist historians and specialists have contributed essays covering: the architecture of the Grande et Petite Écurie at Versailles; the role of the stables in daily royal life; seventeenth and eighteenth century French equitation; equestrian spectacles and carrousels. Beautifully illustrated, this volume is a joy to look through even for those whose French is a little rusty. A heavy book, so additional postage will apply. Text in French. The jacket is protected in a transparent wrapper.