The Escorial

The Escorial: A History And Descriptive Account Of The Spanish Royal Palace, Monastery And Mausoleum is a book written by Albert Frederick Calvert and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive history and detailed description of The Escorial, a famous Spanish royal palace, monastery, and mausoleum located near Madrid. The author covers the construction and design of the building, as well as its cultural and historical significance. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the palace and its interior, providing readers with a visual understanding of the grandeur and beauty of the site. Overall, The Escorial is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Spanish history, architecture, 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.