Beginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustr

A highly detailed look at the English country house interior, offering unprecedented access to England’s finest rooms. In this splendid book, renowned histori

The country houses of England are among her crowning glories. Presented here are ten outstanding examples, all still in the hands of descendants of the original

This volume of essays explores a range of country house collections in Ireland, the UK, US and Europe. It examines how collections were built up over time, how