Historic Chateaux: Blois, Fontainebleau, Vincennes (1877)

Historic Chateaux: Blois, Fontainebleau, Vincennes is a book written by Alexander Baillie Cochrane in 1877. The book is a detailed account of three famous chateaux in France - Blois, Fontainebleau, and Vincennes. The author provides a comprehensive history of each chateau, including its construction, architecture, and notable events that took place within its walls. The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to one of the chateaux. The first section is about Chateau de Blois, which was built in the 13th century and served as the residence of several French kings. The author describes the various architectural styles that were incorporated into the chateau over the centuries, and the significant events that took place there, including the assassination of the Duke of Guise.The second section of the book is about Chateau de Fontainebleau, which was also a royal residence and a center of political power. The author describes the various additions and renovations that were made to the chateau over the centuries, and the famous figures who lived there, including Napoleon Bonaparte.The third and final section of the book is about Chateau de Vincennes, which was originally built as a fortress in the 14th century. The author describes the various uses of the chateau over the centuries, including its use as a prison during the French Revolution.Overall, Historic Chateaux: Blois, Fontainebleau, Vincennes is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look into the history and architecture of three of France's most famous chateaux.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.