Welcome to the most storied palace in the world, the glittering Chateau de Versailles. Recounting the most important social, historical and cultural milestones of Versailles, this magnificent volume offers both beautiful images and rarely seen archival documents. Featuring insightful texts, this volume covers all the grounds of the expansive property, revealing all the stories this glorious monument has witnessed over the centuries. This title spans the centuries, from the palace's first flowering under Louis XIV, to diplomatic summits and scientific discoveries, to visits by legendary figures such as Moliere, Mozart, Benjamin Franklin, Napoleon, Queen Victoria, John D. Rockefeller, the Kennedys and Queen Elizabeth II. 150 illustrations, 5 gatefolds Handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case.
