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How the country house became English

Barczewski, Stephanie L., author

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\"An exploration of the evolution of the quintessentially English country house. Country houses have come to be regarded as quintessentially English, not only in terms of their architectural style but because they appear to embody national values of continuity and insularity. The histories of country houses and England, however, have featured episodes of violence and disruption, so how did country houses come to represent one version of English history, when in reality they reflect its full range of contradictions and complexities? This book explores the evolution of the country house, beginning with the violent impact of the Reformation and Civil War and showing how the political events of the eighteenth century, which culminated in the reaction against the French Revolution, led to country houses being recast as symbols of England's political stability.\" -- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Subject: Country homes England History. / History Europe Great Britain. / Architecture History General. / Architecture Criticism.
• ISBN: 9781789147605

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
NA7620 .B37 2023	1	BOOK	ARTS