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OverviewThe way a man thinks about his day-to-day living and the needs of his household reveals a great deal about his ambitions, his idea of himself, and his role in the community. And his house or castle offers many clues to his habits as well as those of the members of his household. This intriguing book explores the evolution of country house plans throughout Britain and Ireland, from medieval times to the eighteenth century. With photographs and detailed architectural plans of each house under discussion, the book presents a whole range of new insights into how these homes were designed and what their varied designs tell us about the lives of their residents. Starting with fortified medieval tower houses, the book traces patterns that developed and sometimes repeated in country house design over the centuries. It discusses who slept in the bedchambers, where food was prepared, how rooms were arranged for official and private activities, what towers signified, and more. Groundbreaking in its depth, the volume offers a rare tour of country houses for scholar and general reader alike. Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andor Gomme , Alison MaguirePublisher: Yale University Press Imprint: Yale University Press Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 1.928kg ISBN: 9780300126457ISBN 10: 030012645 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 24 June 2008 Audience: General/trade , Adult education , General , Further / Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsA deeply researched ... examination of British house design and function form the Middle Ages through the early 18th century... This work is a significant addition to the literature on British domestic architecture... Highly recommended. -Choice Choice Highly recommended ... groundbreaking in its depth ... a rare tour of country houses for scholar and general reader alike. -Manner of Man magazine Manner of Man Author InformationAndor Gomme is Emeritus Professor of English Literature and Architectural History, Keele University, and former chairman of the Architectural History Society of Great Britain. Alison Maguire is an independent architectural historian. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |