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1) The story of the country house: a history of places and people

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Aslet, Clive

Pub. Date

2021.

Language

English

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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...

2) The arts and crafts country house: from the archives of Country life

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Aslet, Clive

Pub. Date

2011.

Language

English

3) The last country houses

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Aslet, Clive

Pub. Date

1982.

Language

English

4) The American country house

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Aslet, Clive

Pub. Date

1990.

Language

English

5) An exuberant catalogue of dreams: the Americans who revived the country house in Britain

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Aslet, Clive

Pub. Date

2013.

Language

English

6) Old homes, new life: the resurgence of the British country house

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Aslet, Clive

Pub. Date

2020.

Language

English

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This book is a sumptuously produced journey around 12 privately-owned country houses, asking what it is like to live in such places today. What role do they play in the 21st century? For many years after the second World War, the country house was struggling. Now a new generation of young owners, often with children, has taken over. They're finding innovative ways to live in these ancient, fragile and poetic places. While they treasure the history...