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OverviewEngland's country houses have never been more popular with visitors. Most are packed with masterpieces of art and antiques, and they have vast landscaped gardens, often with lakes and fountains. They reflect all the splendor of England's glory years. This book looks at the different periods of large country houses from the mid 1500s up to 1914, explaining the changing architectural styles. He describes the different rooms within the main house and their changing roles over the centuries. There is a glossary of architectural terms, and a quick reference time chart listing country house architects and the notable buildings they designed, with drawings of the period details that help to date them. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Trevor YorkePublisher: Countryside Books Imprint: Countryside Books Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781846743016ISBN 10: 184674301 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 14 May 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTrevor Yorke is the author of numerous related books including British Architectural Styles 1500-1950, English Churches Explained and Georgian & Regency Houses Explained. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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