RESEARCHING THE COUNTRY HOUSE: A Guide for Local Historians Elton, E. Arthur; Harrison, Brett and Wark, Keith

Elton, E. Arthur; Harrison, Brett; Wark, Keith

ISBN 10: 0713464410 / ISBN 13: 9780713464412

Editore: B T Batsford Ltd, 1993

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Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches and marks. Textblock has shelf wear. Book content is in good readable condition.

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• Titolo: RESEARCHING THE COUNTRY HOUSE: A Guide for Local Historians Elton, E. Arthur; Harrison, Brett and Wark, Keith
• Editore: B T Batsford Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1993
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0713464410
• ISBN 13: 9780713464412
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: Good

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Riassunto

An illustrated guide for use by those researching the history of country houses and estates. The book begins by describing the resources available to the researcher in record offices and libraries tracing the rise and decline of the country house from the 16th century to the present day. Aristocracy and landownership, the development of a house and its landscape, the exploitation of mineral wealth, the effects of the industrial revolution and life both above and below stairs are some of the topics covered. Each of the chapters highlights the source material most relevant to its theme whether it is wills, maps, surveys, bills, diaries or letters.