Life in the English Country House
A Social and Architectural History
Mark Girouard
Discover the fascinating history of the English country house and its evolution over the centuries. This book examines how the upper-class lifestyle was reflected in the grand estates of the wealthy and powerful. From the Middle Ages to the modern era of Evelyn Waugh, readers will explore how the owners and users of these estates entertained, ran their estates, and balanced the line between personal privacy and public display. This insightful account offers a unique perspective on the English country house and its importance in English society.
Publish Date
1994-01-26T00:00:00.000Z
1994-01-26T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1978
Goodreads Rating
4.2
ISBN
8601404759611
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2019-04-23T09:32:43.000Z
Q: What’s your favorite book that almost nobody else knows or talks about? PG: White's Medieval Technology and Social Change, Fletcher's Moorish Spain, Johnson's Wing Leader, Girouard's Life in the English Country House, Liddell Hart's The German Generals Talk. – source