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Noble Houses of Scotland by Charles Wemyss (2014, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrestel Gmbh & Co KG.
ISBN-103791347624
ISBN-139783791347622
eBay Product ID (ePID)201654334
Product Key Features
Book TitleNoble Houses of Scotland
Number of Pages340 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicDesign & Construction, Buildings / Residential, History / Medieval, Regional, Europe / Great Britain, History / General
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Architecture, House & Home
AuthorCharles Wemyss
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight7.7 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-472214
Reviews"Engaging and informative, this book brings a fresh dimension to the study of Scotland's country houses in the context of the country's economic, political, and social history." -- Art of the Times
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal728.809411
SynopsisThis enlightening, lavishly illustrated architectural and historical tour explores the unique flavour of Scotland's great houses., This enlightening, lavishly illustrated architectural and historical tour explores the unique flavor of Scotland's great houses. Written from a perspective that is at once personal and scholarly, this unique book examines Scotland's distinctive country-house architecture. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, drawings and plans, the book guides the reader through the singular features of Scottish noble homes: the stately setting, the balanced facade, the formal appointments and fashionable furnishings, explaining how each was achieved. Architectural historian Charles Wemyss investigates the aspirations of the Scottish nobility and explores the underlying reasons for such a multitude of castles: Scotland's close cultural relationship with France and northern Europe, the military origins of the nobility and the vital role of the Scottish Treasury. The book also profiles the country's leading architects: William Bruce, James Smith, William Adam and his celebrated sons, John, Robert, and James. Utterly engaging as well as informative, this book brings a fresh dimension to the study of Scotland's country houses, placing their achievement in the context of the country's economic, political, and social history.
LC Classification NumberNA7334.W46 2014
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