Royal Palaces of Spain: A Historical and Descriptive Account of the Seven Principal Palaces of the Spanish Kings (1909)

""Royal Palaces of Spain"" is a historical and descriptive account of the seven principal palaces of the Spanish kings, written by Albert Frederick Calvert and originally published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and architecture of these grand palaces, including the Alhambra in Granada, the Palace of Charles V in Granada, the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Palace of Aranjuez, the Palace of La Granja, the Royal Palace of Riofr??????o, and the Palace of San Ildefonso. Calvert explores the origins and evolution of each palace, delving into their construction, decoration, and use over the centuries. He also provides insight into the lives of the Spanish monarchs who inhabited these palaces, as well as the artists, architects, and craftsmen who contributed to their creation. With its vivid descriptions and detailed illustrations, ""Royal Palaces of Spain"" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the opulent world of Spanish royalty and the magnificent palaces that have shaped the country's history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.