David Souden Livres

Tells the compelling story of one of the finest palaces in Europe, situated on the banks of the River Thames south-west of London and a centre of court life in England from 1529 to 1737. Celebrates one of the most visited and intriguing architectural ensembles in Britain, including the palace’s original sixteenth-century buildings of Henry VIII’s reign to the late seventeenth-century Baroque additions by Sir Christopher Wren. Includes full coverage of Hampton Court’s famous and ever-popular formal gardens, a precious survival of gardening three hundred years ago. Reveals the lifestyles of monarchs, mistresses and courtiers as well as life ‘below stairs’. In the same series as Merrell’s highly popular official illustrated histories of the Tower of London and Kensington Palace

A lavish pictorial survey of the eleven most spectacular historic sites in England, featuring 200 color images by renowned photographer John Hedgecoe. From the ancient world of Stonehenge and Hadrian's Wall to the glory and grandeur of Blenheim Palace, from prehistory to the Industrial Revolution, here are England's greatest historical sites. Celebrated photographer John Hedgecoe takes us to places steeped in history, among them Bath, Canterbury, the Tower of London, and Westminster. Accompanying the 200 color photographs, David Souden's engaging text reveals each site's story and historical significance. John Hedgecoe is Professor Emeritus at the Royal College of Art in London. He previous books include The Spirit of the Garden and the award-winning Henry Moore; his series on practical photography have become standard works. 96 pp 8 1/2 x 11 200 color photos

The book offers a visual tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, showcasing a collection of photographs, many rarely seen, sourced mainly from BBC archives. It chronicles her life from her birth in 1926 through her reign, highlighting significant events such as her Platinum Jubilee and family weddings. As the longest-reigning British monarch, she has been a pivotal figure in British culture and politics since 1952, making this collection a poignant celebration of her enduring legacy and public presence.

The story behind Stonehenge, using the latest archaeological methods and discoveries. From the construction of the site to the rituals of the prehistoric inhabitants, the book sets Stonehenge both within the immediate landscape and the broader cultural context of the ancient European civilisations. Colour illustrated with maps, charts and photos.

Handel Hendrix House reopens in May 2023 following a GBP3million restoration. This book traces the lives of its famed residents, George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix.

Eine Hommage an das Leben von Queen Elizabeth II QUEEN ELIZABETH II.: Ihr Leben in Bildern ist eine aufwendige fotografische Hommage an die weltweit beliebte britische Königin. Dieser in Zusammenarbeit mit der BBC entstandene Bildband blickt auf die unvergesslichsten Momente der Queen zurück und zeigt fast 200 Farb- und Schwarz-Weiß-Fotos, die zum Teil nie zuvor gesehen wurden. Als am längsten regierende Monarchin des Vereinigten Königreichs stand Königin Elisabeth II. fast ein Jahrhundert im Mittelpunkt des britischen Lebens. Seit ihrer Thronbesteigung im Jahr 1952 war sie über sieben Jahrzehnte des Wandels hinweg eine konstante, kenntnisreiche Präsenz in Politik und Kultur. Mit Aufnahmen, die größtenteils aus den BBC-Archiven stammen, gedenkt dieses Buch der ikonischen Figur der Queen und ihrem ereignisreichen Leben, das von ihrer Geburt 1926 bis zu den letzten Jahren ihrer Regentschaft von Millionen von Menschen durch Fotos, Film und Fernsehen verfolgt wurde.