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An illustrated book that celebrates the Parisian mansion that has served as the residence of successive British Ambassadors to France since 1814.

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(Hardback)

For the past century, the Cartier Tank Watch, inspired by Renaults army tanks in World War I, has remained a symbol of elegance and timelessness.

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Recounts the history of telling time from the dawn of civilization onwards. More than a simple chronology, this title explores the technical resources used to measure time whether solar, hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical just as it explains the key factors behind the major breakthroughs in the science of horology.

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(Hardback)

Through works of art, photographs, and writings, this volume explores Picassos fascination with primitive art and the influences he repeatedly drew upon for his own oeuvre.

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For more than fifty years, world-class novelist Philippe Sollers has visited Venice regularly; he celebrates the magical city through personal anecdotes blended with historical and cultural details.

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Versailles has been described in minute detail since the reign of Louis XIV, but numerous rooms in the palace and its outbuildings are inaccessible to the public due to their fragility or state of preservation. This title includes photographs that reveal the many facets of Versailles and offer readers an access to this historical treasure.

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This comprehensive monograph on Versailles offers unprecedented access to the chteau and grounds of one of Frances most significant and most visited historical landmarks.

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Dominating the Bay of Naples in the town of Sorrento, Villa Astor is an Italian landmark with a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire. American businessman and politician William Waldorf Astor fell in love with Italy and purchased the villa. After Astor's death in 1919, the villa changed hands. This volume traces the history of this house.

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Black-and-white photographs oozing with cool immortalize the performances and off-stage lives of 100 famed musicians who forged Blue Note Records legendary reputation.

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(Hardback)

From high-society balls and fashion shoots to portraits of artists and scenes from urban life in France, this volume showcases Doisneaus best photographs for Vogue Paris.

(Hardback)

The perfect gift for amateur and seasoned aficionados of whiskythe worlds most popular spiritthis is an essential resource and useful tool for acquiring and enjoying a personal whisky collection

(Hardback, Third edition)

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(Hardback)