The Last Country Houses
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: Clive Aslet
Binding: Paperback
Published: Yale University Press., 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling work of architectural history chronicles the twilight years of Britain's grand country estates. The Last Country Houses uncovers the social and economic forces that reshaped these iconic residences during a period of profound change. Aslet presents a detailed account of their construction, inhabitants, and eventual transformations or demise. The narrative illustrates the enduring legacy and cultural significance of these magnificent structures, offering a poignant look at a vanishing era. It argues for the importance of preserving the stories embedded within their walls, providing a rich tapestry of British heritage.
Author: Clive Aslet
Binding: Paperback
Published: Yale University Press., 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling work of architectural history chronicles the twilight years of Britain's grand country estates. The Last Country Houses uncovers the social and economic forces that reshaped these iconic residences during a period of profound change. Aslet presents a detailed account of their construction, inhabitants, and eventual transformations or demise. The narrative illustrates the enduring legacy and cultural significance of these magnificent structures, offering a poignant look at a vanishing era. It argues for the importance of preserving the stories embedded within their walls, providing a rich tapestry of British heritage.