The Victorian Country House
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mark Girouard
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Inscription to previous owner on FEP, minor foxing to page edges.
This authoritative work presents a comprehensive study of the grand estates that defined an era, offering a meticulous architectural history. It chronicles the intricate designs, social functions, and cultural significance of these iconic dwellings. The narrative uncovers the lives of both the architects and the inhabitants, illustrating how these houses reflected the changing values and aspirations of Victorian society. It further details the evolution of domestic architecture, providing a vivid portrait of a bygone age and its profound impact on the landscape.
Author: Mark Girouard
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Inscription to previous owner on FEP, minor foxing to page edges.
This authoritative work presents a comprehensive study of the grand estates that defined an era, offering a meticulous architectural history. It chronicles the intricate designs, social functions, and cultural significance of these iconic dwellings. The narrative uncovers the lives of both the architects and the inhabitants, illustrating how these houses reflected the changing values and aspirations of Victorian society. It further details the evolution of domestic architecture, providing a vivid portrait of a bygone age and its profound impact on the landscape.