Royalty and Architecture

by Frank Salmon and Clive Aslet

It is well known that, throughout history, kings and queens have built castles, palaces and even entire cities to showcase their power. Less consideration has been given, however, to monarchs whose interest in architecture was so close that they might actually be called architects. Recent research on Gustav III of Sweden (1746-92) has shown that he was in fact the architect of a number of important building projects and gardens. His relative George...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9189425952
• ISBN13: 9789189425958
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Bokforlaget Stolpe
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.8" x 10.7"