The Story of Parliament: In the Palace of Westminster

This is a popular history of England's Parliament, its creation, famous people and events. Following a more detailed history of the Palace of Westminster and events of Parliament through the 18th century, events of the 19th and 20th centuries are told in more succinct form. A chapter is devoted to the story of the rebuilding of the Palace following a fire in 1834, and the ongoing struggle to conserve its delicate frescoes. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)