The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in
Britain, from its Roman precursors to the present "An eclectic
scholarly account, tracing the evolution of the country house from
the hunting lodges of the Middle Ages to the modern villas of
today. . . . Mr. Aslet is an elegant writer with a wry sense of
humor."-Moira Hodgson, Wall Street Journal "[Aslet] doesn't just
tell us who built what, and for whom, and in what style, but about
the prevailing economic circumstances and fashions of each
period."-Simon Heffer, Daily Telegraph 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 which the country
house in Britain flourished and subsequently fell into decline
before enjoying a renaissance in the twenty-first century. The
genesis, style, and purpose of architectural masterpieces such as
Hardwick Hall, Hatfield House, and Chatsworth are explored,
alongside the numerous country houses lost to war and economic
decline. We also meet a cavalcade of characters, owners with all
their dynastic obsessions and diverse sources of wealth, and
architects such as Inigo Jones, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Sir
John Soane and A.W.N. Pugin, who dazzled or in some cases outraged
their contemporaries. The Story of the Country House takes a fresh
look at this enduringly popular building type, exploring why it
continues to hold such fascination for us today.
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