The Crown Jewels

The Crown Jewels The Official Illustrated History

Paperback (05 Mar 2012)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Tower of London has over two million visitors a year, with the Crown Jewels as its centrepiece. This paperback edition of the official illustrated history of the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewelry collection in the world, incorporates spectacular new photographs with stunning details. Accessible and up-to-date text, based on original research, includes the story of two of the largest and most famous diamonds in the world - the Kohi-nûr and the Cullinan. This is the perfect souvenir for visitors to the Tower of London, as well as an ideal introduction for anyone interested in English history and monarchy.

Book information

ISBN: 9780500289822
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Imprint: Thames and Hudson
Pub date:
DEWEY: 739.270942
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 928g
Height: 232mm
Width: 270mm
Spine width: 18mm