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100 1 _aCalvert, Albert Frederick,
_d1872-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Escorial :
_bA Historical and Descriptive Account of the Spanish Royal Palace, Monastery and Mausoleum
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aThe Spanish series
500 _aRelease date is 2020-02-14
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from imageChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) s available at The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEscorial
830 0 _aThe Spanish series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61407
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