The Tower of London

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Many of the most dramatic events in English history took place in the Tower of London. The murder of the boy-king Edward V and his brother; the imprisonment and execution of Anne Boleyn; the nine-days' reign and beheading of Lady Jane Grey; the imprisonment of the young Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth I; and Colonel Blood's attempt to steal the Crown Jewels, to name but a few.The Tower of London, since William the Conqueror began to build the White Tower in 1078, has been at the heart of the history of Britain.Recent discoveries have changed our understanding of the history and archaeology of the building, and Derek Wilson's study incorporates all the latest information and anecdotes about those who, for whatever reason, have found themselves residing in the Tower. It is a "must" for anyone interested in the history of Britain.