The Palace And The Hospital V2 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436885607 : 1436885604 : 29 Jun 2008 : ""The Palace and the Hospital V2: Or Chronicles of Greenwich"" is a historical book written by Alfred Guy L'Estrange and published in 1886. The book is a detailed account of the history of Greenwich, a town in southeast London, England, and its two most iconic landmarks: the Palace of Placentia and the Royal Naval Hospital. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Palace of Placentia, which was built in the 15th century and served as a royal residence for several monarchs, including Henry VII and Elizabeth I. The author provides a comprehensive history of the palace, including its construction, architectural features, and notable events that took place there.The second part of the book focuses on the Royal Naval Hospital, which was built in the 17th century and served as a hospital for wounded sailors until the 1990s. The author provides a detailed account o