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How to Read a Country House : In Association with Country Life

How to Read a Country House : In Association with Country Life

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How to Read a Country House : In Association with Country Life

by Musson, Jeremy

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9780091900762
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London: Ebury Press, 2005. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Why was heraldry so important to the families for whom houses were built? How does the layout of a house reveal the values of the people who lived in it? By reading the architectural features of a house - even simple items such as windows, doors, chimneys and staircases - we can learn so much about the past. Interiors, as well as exteriors, have a story to tell, with floor layouts and contents of rooms revealing much about the people who built and lived in them. We can also read the iconography of a house: its symbols and images, spanning subjects such as classical mythology, religion and British history. Heraldry too is an essential tool for understanding much of the details found in country houses, from coats of arms to crests, or fireplace decorations and ceiling bosses. Through all this, we gain a glimpse into the social world of the families who lived there - and discover that the stories of many country houses are inextricably linked by marriage, royalty or political or military service. Richly illustrated with stunning photographs from the unique archive of Country Life magazine, this book is a joy for all those who want to learn more about our heritage, art and architecture, and the essential characteristics of a classic country house." (publisher's blurb) 272 pages Overseas customers please note that the book will attract additional postage charges.

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Good Reading Second Hand Books AU (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
How to Read a Country House : In Association with Country Life
Author
Musson, Jeremy
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
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Fine
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ISBN 10
009190076X
ISBN 13
9780091900762
Publisher
Ebury Press
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
2005
Size
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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Good Reading operates from a house, which is all bookshop, and holds approximately 35,000 titles. It is open by appointment only.Benalla is a country town two and a half hours north of Melbourne on both the Hume and the Midland Highway.

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