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Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes
The illustrated guide to the architectural, cultural and historical heritage of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Ideal for enthusiasts of British history, architecture and cultural heritage seekers.
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See moreThis sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings.
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This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings, from castles, royal palaces and stately homes to fortified manors and the great country houses. It provides a wealth of stories and information on this glorious architectural past and heritage.
Detailed coverage is given of the World Heritage Sites of Edward I's castles at Beaumaris, Harlech, Caenarvon and Conwy, plus other spectacular buildings such as Blenheim Palace, The Tower of London, Burghley House and Windsor Castle.
Special features focus on important art and architectural movements and on the great architects including Wren, Adam, Wyatt and Lutyens.
Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes by Charles Phillips is an essential read for anyone interested in the grandeur of Britain's architectural history.
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ISBN: 9780754834960
Publisher: Anness Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Lorenz Books
Illustration: 500 colour photographs
Contributors:
- Consultant editor Professor Richard Wilson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 282.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Charles Phillips is an established writer of popular history, including The Illustrated History of the Kings and Queens of Britain. Professor Richard G. Wilson is Emeritus Professor of History at UEA and co-author of Creating Paradise: The Building of the English Country House, 1660-1880.
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