The Story of the Country House: A History of Places and People de Clive Aslet

Voilà bien un livre que j'ai envie de m'offrir ou me faire offrir pour les fêtes de Noël ou avant ! Il s'agit d'un beau livre illustré qui fait office aussi bien de guide touristique que de livre d'histoire en nous présentant plein de belles demeures de la campagne anglaise à visiter.

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The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in Britain, from its Roman precursors to the present

The Story of the Country House is an authoritative and vivid account of the British country house, exploring how they have evolved with the changing political and economic landscape. Clive Aslet reveals the captivating stories behind individual houses, their architects, and occupants, and paints a vivid picture of the wider context in which the country house in Britain flourished and subsequently fell into decline before enjoying a renaissance in the twenty-first century. The genesis, style, and purpose of architectural masterpieces such as Hardwick Hall, Hatfield House, and Chatsworth are explored, alongside the numerous country houses lost to war and economic decline. We also meet a cavalcade of characters, owners with all their dynastic obsessions and diverse sources of wealth, and architects such as Inigo Jones, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Sir John Soane and A.W.N. Pugin, who dazzled or in some cases outraged their contemporaries. The Story of the Country House takes a fresh look at this enduringly popular building type, exploring why it continues to hold such fascination for us today.

Ah oui sublime !
En plus, avec une partie aujourd'hui c'est super pour savoir s'ils ont disparu où s'ils sont accessibles.

Oui, je suis sûre que ça doit être passionnant.
J'espère qu'il y a Wilton House, la fameuse propriété de Knightley dans Emma 2020 , et plein d'autres belles maisons des adaptations !