{"title":"John Hilary","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the John Hilary collection, where the worlds of art, culture, and influential figures come alive through expertly written biographies and memoirs. John Hilary, a revered author, delves into the lives of significant characters who have left an indelible mark on their respective domains. His works offer a captivating glimpse into both the public and private spheres of these fascinating individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his renowned book \u003cem\u003eMagnates and Masterpieces\u003c\/em\u003e, Hilary artfully explores the intersection of power and creativity, weaving intricate narratives that are both educational and engaging. Through meticulous research and an engaging prose style, Hilary's works provide readers with a deeper understanding of the extraordinary lives and remarkable achievements of those who have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, John Hilary's books make for compelling reads, whether you are an aficionado of history, an admirer of the arts, or simply a lover of well-written true stories. Dive into this collection to discover the stories behind the names and masterpieces that continue to influence generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"magnates-and-masterpieces-by-john-hilary-9780300282870","title":"Magnates and Masterpieces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small but conspicuous group of German-Jewish magnates who settled in \u003cem\u003efin-de-siècle\u003c\/em\u003e Britain filled their homes with the finest paintings, tapestries and decorative artworks that money could buy. Their high-profile acts of philanthropy and cultural patronage earned them public honours and popular esteem, establishing them within the most exalted ranks of Edwardian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet their loyalties were called into question during the dark days of the First World War, and their collections dispersed after their deaths, so that their presence has been largely written out of art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagnates and Masterpieces\u003c\/em\u003e is the first publication to explore the contribution made by German-Jewish collectors to the art scene in Edwardian Britain, and beyond. As well as reconstructing their spectacular collections, the book uncovers the ideals and aspirations that the collectors brought with them from their New Humanist upbringing in Germany, most notably a belief in the power of art to enrich the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLavishly illustrated and drawing on previously unseen archives, \u003cem\u003eMagnates and Masterpieces\u003c\/em\u003e restores the German-Jewish collectors of Edwardian Britain to their rightful place in twentieth-century cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031798169836,"sku":"9780300282870","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24826443482294.jpg?v=1764148762"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-hilary.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}