02631cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000420012624501100016826400510027830000470032933600260037633700260040233800360042849000230046450000310048750803180051852013140083653400450215065300130219583000230220885600430223199900190227461407UtSlPG20260610134421.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a07032150  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNA1 aCalvert, Albert Frederick,d1872-194614aThe Escorial :bA Historical and Descriptive Account of the Spanish Royal Palace, Monastery and Mausoleum 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aThe Spanish series  aRelease date is 2020-02-14  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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s available at The Internet Archive)  a"The Escorial" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the Royal Palace, Monastery, and Mausoleum of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a significant monument to the Hapsburg dynasty. The focus is primarily on the architectural features, historical significance, and the artworks housed within this remarkable site, emphasizing the role of King Philip II in its creation.  The opening of the book sets a scholarly tone, introducing the Escorial as a multifaceted structure that symbolizes the grandeur and aspirations of its founder, Philip II. It describes how architectures like the Escorial reflect the character of their creators and provides a concise history of Philip II's life, highlighting his dedication to this monumental project. The text delves into the motivations behind the construction of the Escorial, including a pivotal battle that inspired Philip and his desire for a somber but majestic sanctuary that also serves as a mausoleum for his lineage. In this opening portion, readers are introduced to the connection between the king's personality, the architectural choices made, and the significance of the Escorial in the broader historical context of Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEscorial 0aThe Spanish series40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61407  c102233d102233