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100 1 _aPoyser, Arthur
245 1 4 _aThe Tower of London
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-07
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Tower of London" by Arthur Poyser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the history and significance of the Tower of London, intertwining its architectural description with important events and figures from English history. The book aims to provide both a record of the Tower's past and insight into its role as a site of power, imprisonment, and execution. The opening of the book outlines the challenges of presenting a cohesive narrative that balances the Tower’s rich historical significance with the personal stories that unfold within its walls. Poyser introduces the Tower as not only a fortress and a prison but also as a royal palace, noting that many writers have neglected its literary potential. He reflects on how the Tower encapsulates the drama of English history, from royal ceremonies to tragic executions, and emphasizes the importance of understanding its past to appreciate its presence today. The author expresses his hope that the book inspires readers to view the Tower not just as a tourist attraction, but as a vital part of England's heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTower of London (London, England)
700 1 _aFulleylove, John,
_d1847-1908
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55504
999 _c96335
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