Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Keay, Anna
Title:
The crown jewels / Anna Keay.
Published / Created:
New York, N.Y. : Thames & Hudson, 2011.
Physical Description:
204 p. : col. ill. ; 33 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"In association with Royal Collection Publications, Historic Royal Palaces"--T.p. verso.
Contents:
Origins -- Christianity and kingship -- The age of magnificence -- Meltdown -- Monarchy remade -- Splendours of the table -- Crowns for queens -- Fathers and sons -- Economy of empire -- The new ceremonialism -- The modern age -- The crown jewels in the Tower of London : a complete inventory.
Subject Terms:
Crown jewels -- Great Britain -- History. | Regalia (Insignia) -- Great Britain -- History. | Coronations -- Great Britain -- History.