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Great British Stately Homes: A Pictorial History (Arcturus Great British Icons)
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Description
Lahly illustrated with full-color photographs, this captivating book is a guide to the greatest architectural treasures of Britain, from Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh to the delightful Polesden Lacey.
Britain has an unmatched treasure trove of magnificent castles and houses, built by the nobility, politicians and magnates as strongholds and power bases as well as celebrations of wealth and status. Felicity Forster traverses the length and breadth of Britain and Northern Ireland to explore the architecture and decoration of more than 70 stately homes, including royal palaces and residences. A great gift purchase for the itor and the armchair tourist. Anglophiles, armchair tourists, and lovers of grand interiors will enjoy the gorgeous photographs while discovering more about the designers, architects, and trends that have made British style so alluring and enduring over the centuries. This captivating book is a guide to some of the greatest architectural treasures of Britain, encompassing both interior and exterior design.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Edition:
- illustrated
- Number of Pages:
- 224
- Release Date:
- 2021-03-15
- Publication Date:
- 2021-03-15
- Publisher:
- SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT
- Languages:
- Published: English, Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 1839407093
- Weight:
- 340 g
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