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 in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the Escorial, which is a royal palace, monastery, and mausoleum located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, near Madrid, Spain. The book covers the origins of the Escorial, including its construction under the orders of King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century. It also delves into the various architectural styles and influences that went into the creation of the Escorial, including Renaissance, Gothic, and Baroque elements. In addition to the architectural history of the Escorial, the book also explores the cultural and religious significance of the site. The Escorial served as a monastery and a royal palace, and it also houses the tombs of many Spanish monarchs, making it an important site for Spanish history and culture. Overall, The Escorial: A History And Descriptive Account Of The Spanish Royal Palace, Monastery And Mausoleum is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed understanding of one of Spain’s most important historical and cultural landmarks.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.