The Village Of Palaces V1

""The Village of Palaces V1: Or Chronicles of Chelsea"" is a historical book written by Alfred Guy Kingan L'Estrange and originally published in 1880. The book is set in the 18th and 19th centuries in Chelsea, a village on the outskirts of London that was transformed into a fashionable and wealthy area. The author provides a detailed account of the lives of the wealthy families who lived in the grand palaces and mansions that were built during this time. The book also explores the social and cultural changes that occurred in Chelsea during this period, including the rise of the arts and literature. L'Estrange's writing style is engaging and informative, and the book is filled with interesting anecdotes and historical details. Overall, ""The Village of Palaces V1: Or Chronicles of Chelsea"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of London and the social changes that occurred during the 18th and 19th centuries.In Two Volumes.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.