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<B>The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in Britain, from its Roman precursors to the present</B><BR /><BR /><I>The Story of the Country House</I> 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. <I>The Story of the Country House</I> takes a fresh look at this enduringly popular building type, exploring

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Author

Clive Aslet

Publisher

Yale University Press

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9780300255058

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Architecture, Art

Rating

4.5 / 5 (139 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14