English Country Houses

by Vita Sackville-West

Book Overview

Part of the Writers' Britain series, first published in the 1940s. This book offers a brief history of the English country house from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and of the people who built... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1910065110
• ISBN13: 9781910065112
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Delightful Overview of English Country Architecture

Vita Sackville-West gives us a delightful overview of the architecture of English country homes. She speaks with intimate familiarity of most of the major houses and with a clear point of view. Ms. Sackville-West is a wonderful, entertaining writer. The book is a must if you intend to visit English country homes. Even if you don't plan a trip to England, the book is a joy to read and helps you to view the residential architecture around you more clearly.