This sumptuous book captures the magnificence of a collection of symbolic objects steeped in English history like no other: the Crown Jewels. From the 12th-century spoon used for the anointing at the coronation to the platinum crown created for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1937, their story is that of the English monarchy itself. Published in association with the Royal Collection and Historic Royal Palaces, the book features dazzling new photography, including many detailed shots and two gatefold pages, allowing individual pieces, gems and carefully selected groups of objects to be viewed as never before. Based on original research and written by an expert in English court history, the book tells the story of the development of the collection from the medieval period onwards. Anyone with either a professional or a personal interest in jewelry or English history will find The Crown Jewels a delight.
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[This book] is a must for those with a fascination of British royalty and history, along with those who have a fascination with fine jewelry as well.
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By deromra
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book goes into the whole history of Royal jewels, where they came from, why they're worn, etc. I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves history (especially of the Monarchy) and, yes, beautiful jewels.
Format:Hardcover
In addition to the wealth of information, the pictures are outstanding. This is a beautifully photographed book. I recently saw the Crown Jewels in London and this book does justice to them.
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I have a feeling "I can buy the crown jewels"
Oct 8 2011
By Jose F. Santiago-llorens
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Luxurious, flawless research, well documented, beautifully photographed. A perfect companion if you have Leslie Field's classic "The Queen's Jewels". From the manufacture, symbolism and function in the ceremony, all aspects are covered. Beautiful artwork complement the jewelry photos. Don't pass this one up.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Anglophiles: go crazy!!
May 2 2012
By Jane in Milwaukee
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I thought it would be helpful for you to see what's inside this book. So I put a bunch of Images above. This is a gorgeous book chockfull of gripping details about the subject matter and ridiculously close-up and detailed photography.
First and foremost, it is a coffee table book that you can peruse at your leisure. Any page you turn to will have glorious pictures, most covering the entire leaf with captions and descriptions. The cover photo is of the official Imperial Crown made for King George VI, QEII's father, in 1937. It was sized down to fit her and is in current use. ( See her coronation picture in Images.)
Second, it is a history of the Crown. Via examining the ancient inherited riches, it is a natural flow to explain the royalty in England, the world's premier monarchy. I have focused on the crowns in the Images but the other regalia including, orbs, scepters, robes, gifts, the extensive jewel collection and portraits help tell the entire story. The following appears in the book:
"The story of the royal family in the 18th century is a tale of fathers and sons. With chilling consistency, each generation loathed the next: George I was on lamentable terms with his son George II; George II detested his son, Frederick Prince of Wales, while Frederick's son George III, considered his heir, George IV, to be an imbecile."
My husband is from England and, coincidentally, soon after giving me this book for Christmas, my husband's sister mailed him a letter in the envelope shown above. With the recent issuance of the stamp which comprises the cover of this book, and with the Olympics, the royal wedding and Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee approaching, there is renewed interest in the glory of England. As a student of Tudor times and having a love of all that is British, I applaud this.
First and foremost, it is a coffee table book that you can peruse at your leisure. Any page you turn to will have glorious pictures, most covering the entire leaf with captions and descriptions. The cover photo is of the official Imperial Crown made for King George VI, QEII's father, in 1937. It was sized down to fit her and is in current use. ( See her coronation picture in Images.)
Second, it is a history of the Crown. Via examining the ancient inherited riches, it is a natural flow to explain the royalty in England, the world's premier monarchy. I have focused on the crowns in the Images but the other regalia including, orbs, scepters, robes, gifts, the extensive jewel collection and portraits help tell the entire story. The following appears in the book:
"The story of the royal family in the 18th century is a tale of fathers and sons. With chilling consistency, each generation loathed the next: George I was on lamentable terms with his son George II; George II detested his son, Frederick Prince of Wales, while Frederick's son George III, considered his heir, George IV, to be an imbecile."
My husband is from England and, coincidentally, soon after giving me this book for Christmas, my husband's sister mailed him a letter in the envelope shown above. With the recent issuance of the stamp which comprises the cover of this book, and with the Olympics, the royal wedding and Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee approaching, there is renewed interest in the glory of England. As a student of Tudor times and having a love of all that is British, I applaud this.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
more than pretty photos
April 10 2012
By J. Rice
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've visited the Jewel Tower more than several times and this book told me more than I learned on several lengthy guided tours.
If you enjoy History AND jewelry, this book is for you. The book itself arrived wrapped like a Crown Jewel with purple and scarlet velvet ribbon !
The photography is spectacular. The text is inclusive without being too scholarly.
I can't afford a trip to London this year, but this book is a good substitute.
If you enjoy History AND jewelry, this book is for you. The book itself arrived wrapped like a Crown Jewel with purple and scarlet velvet ribbon !
The photography is spectacular. The text is inclusive without being too scholarly.
I can't afford a trip to London this year, but this book is a good substitute.
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