Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats

Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats

This stunning book presents the intriguing stories and celebrated histories of some of the leading families of Great Britain and Ireland and the opulent residences that have defined their heritages. The history of England is inextricably linked with the stories of its leading aristocratic dynasties and the great seats they have occupied for centuries. As the current owners speak of the critical roles their ancestors have played in the nation, they bring history alive. All of these houses have survived great wars, economic upheavals, and, at times, scandal. Filled with stunning photography, this book is a remarkably intimate and lively look inside some of Britainâ€™s stateliest houses, with the modern-day aristocrats who live in them and keep them going in high style. This book presents a tour of some of Englandâ€™s finest residences, with many of the interiors shown here for the first time. It includes Blenheim Palaceâ€”seven acres under one roof, eclipsing the splendor of any of the British royal familyâ€™s residencesâ€”property of the Dukes of Marlborough; the exquisite Old Vicarage in Derbyshire, last residence of the late Dowager Duchess of Devonshire (nÃ©e Deborah Mitford); Haddon Hall, a vast crenellated 900-year-old manor house belonging to the Dukes of Rutland that has been called the most romantic house in England; and the island paradises on Mustique and St. Lucia of the 3rd Baron Glenconner. This book is perfect for history buffs and lovers of traditional interior design and English country life.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Rizzoli
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780847848980
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 2016-10-04
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780847848980

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli
Manufacturer	Rizzoli
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780847848980
Color	Grey
ReleaseDate	2016-10-04
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780847848980

Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats

You might also like...