Versailles And The Trianons Classic Reprint

Excerpt from Versailles and the Trianons Suddenly, when one has mounted the stair case of Latona, the whole mass of the building comes into view in its entire length and in much its most imposing aspect. The centre of the Palace, where the royal apartments were, projects in a strong, square mass, the effect of which is lightened by colonnades and a quantity of sculpture; on each side an immense wing extends, repeating, a hundred paces further back, the plan of this noble design, and the pointed roof of the chapel is the only interrup tion to the monotony of the lines. To the right they end in a projection, above a distant horizon; to the left they are merged in the lofty heights of the trees, which thus seem to carry on the majestic effect of the architecture. This is the spot where one may see at a glance, in its almost unaltered glory and in its perfect unity, the most famous dwelling-place of the monarchy, designed by King Louis XIV. To serve as the symbol of his reign and the monu ment' of his greatness. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Day at Versailles: Illustrated Guide to the Palace, Museum, Park and the Trianons Vast numbers of visitors come to Versailles to spend a day in visiting the Palace, its halls and rooms, the Museum, the Park, and the Trianons. It is advisable if possible to divide the visit into two or three days, but it is. Possible in a single day to see this fine collection, if no time be lost and the visitor be well directed. Such is the object of the present guide. In following exactly the routes we indicate, and in examining those objects which are mentioned as worthy of attention, and at the same time passing rapidly where we recommend no stay to be made, the visitor will leave the Palace having seen all its beauties ceilings and decorations, grand marble mosaics, sculptured and gilded wainscotting, lintels, copper carvings, antique furniture, pictures, busts, etc. That is to say the visitor will have had under his eyes the most beautiful specimens of the nu and mu eonturies. The connoisseur, the casual visitor and the artist will all find their tastes gratified, whether of pleasure or utility. A few historical notes will furnish all necessary information upon what has been done in the galleries and halls, and what purpose they served in times past, from what period they date, their style, and the principal artists whose master pieces they are. The engravings which accompany the text will assist the visitor in retaining a souvenir of what he may have admired. The plans will facilitate the inspection of the halls of the Palace, the principal rooms of the Museum, the gardens and statues of the Park. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Versailles: Le Château, les Jardins, les Trianons, le Musée, la Ville Les pages qui suivent expliqueront cette beauté, montreront ce que peuvent, avec de bons ouvriers dociles, une discipline et une volonté. D'adnzirables études érudites ont été publiées récemment sur Versailles. Il s'agit moins ici de détails érudits que de peinture vivante. Beaucoup de faits et de dates, et mâme des recherches nou velles, peuvent tenir en peu de lignes; et la description seule de monuments classés avec méthode enseigne un sens de l'art et une doctrine. Ce petit livre ne remplacera point les ill-folios; mais il en voudrait donner l'essentiel, avec quelque chose au delà c'est l'âme de Versailles. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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