Publisher's Synopsis
""The Yeomen of the Guard, Their History from 1485 to 1885: And a Concise Account of the Tower Warders"" is a historical book written by Thomas Preston. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Yeomen of the Guard, a ceremonial bodyguard of the English monarch that dates back to the reign of Henry VII in 1485. The author covers the history of the Yeomen of the Guard from their inception to the year 1885, discussing their role in various important events in English history, including the execution of Mary Queen of Scots and the coronation of Queen Victoria. Additionally, the book includes a concise account of the Tower Warders, another group of ceremonial guards who have been responsible for the security of the Tower of London since the 14th century. Overall, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history and traditions of two of England's most iconic ceremonial guard units.""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.
