Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes

The illustrated guide to the architectural, cultural and historical heritage of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Charles Phillips author Professor Richard Wilson editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Anness Publishing

Published:15th May '20

Should be back in stock very soon

Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes cover

This sumptuously illustrated history presents, in an updated new edition, an in-depth account of Britain's most important buildings, from castles, royal palaces and stately homes to fortified manors and the great country houses, and provides a wealth of stories and information on this glorious architectural past and heritage. Detailed coverage is given of the World Heritage Sites of Edward I's castles at Beaumaris, Harlech, Caenarvon and Conwy, plus other spectacular buildings such as Blenheim Palace, The Tower of London, Burghley House and Windsor Castle. Special features focus on important art and architectural movements and on the great architects including Wren, Adam, Wyatt and Lutyens.

ISBN: 9780754834960

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256 pages