A Hidden History of the Tower of London : England's Most Notorious Prisoners

Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Famed as the ultimate penalty for traitors, heretics and royalty alike, being sent to the Tower is known to have been experienced by no less than 8,000 unfortunate souls. Many of those who were imprisoned in the Tower never returned to civilization and those who did, often did so without their head! It is hardly surprising that the Tower has earned itself a reputation among the most infamous buildings on the planet.There have, of course, been other towers. Practically every castle ever built has consisted of at least one; indeed, even by the late 14th century, the Tower proudly boasted no less than 21. Yet even as early as the 1100s, the effect that the first Tower had on the psyche of the local population was considerable. The sight of the dark four-pointed citadel \u0096 at the time the\n\nA Hidden History of the Tower of London\nEngland's Most Notorious Prisoners\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked serv;