Buckingham Palace: Official Guide by John Martin Robinson

An illustrated introduction to a famous royal residence

Good Condition - with surface scratches/scuffs, cover creases and light corner/edge wear.

John Martin Robinson introduces Buckingham Palace through its history, architecture and the rooms and collections that give it a distinctive place in British royal life. The official guide traces the building's development and directs attention to interiors where decoration, furniture and works of art reflect the tastes of successive occupants. Photographs and explanatory text offer a way to appreciate details that can be overlooked when viewing a grand room as a whole. Intended as a souvenir and an introduction, the book connects the palace's public role with the objects and spaces preserved within it. This edition is an accessible choice for readers interested in royal residences, decorative arts and the history behind one of London's best-known buildings.