Waddesdon Manor: The Heritage of a Rothschild House |
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| Title: | Waddesdon Manor: The Heritage of a Rothschild House |
| Author: | Michael Hall |
| Publisher: | Harry N. Abrams |
| Type: | Book / Hardcover |
| Publication Date: | 01 May, 2002 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0810932393 / 9780810932395 |
| List Price: | $65.00 |
| You Save: | $45.25 |
| Amazon Price: | $19.75 (via Amazon marketplace seller) |
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Product Description
More than 125 years ago, Baron Ferdinand Rothschild transformed a barren hill in the countryside outside London into the setting for an astonishing French Renaissance–style chateau that remains one of the most extraordinary houses in all of England. Bequeathed to Britain's National Trust in 1957, Waddesdon Manor and its spectacular gardens are now open to the public, welcoming more and more visitors every year. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs and unpublished historical material, this book provides a fascinating portrait of the Manor and its inhabitants. Perusing it, readers can marvel at the architecture and interior decor, wander through the romantic gardens, enjoy the renowned collections of superb English portraits, Dutch Old Masters, and exquisite furniture and textiles—and bask in le style Rothschild.
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• An Incredible Tour Through Culture, Time, & Architecture
18 May, 2002
Waddesdon Manor: The Heritage Of A Rothschild House is a gorgeous coffee table book, filled cover to cover with fabulous full-color photographs depicting an extraordinary house in the English countryside near London and its 125-year history. Showcasing romantic gardens, a superb private wine cellar, a wondrous aviary and much, much more, Waddesdon Manor is an incredible tour through culture, time, architecture, and interior design. The detailed text, drawing from previously unpublished research, memoirs, family and retainer reminiscences, takes the reader on a step by step tour through rooms and eras alike in this classical volume recommended for students of architectural history.
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• Outstanding
30 September, 2003
For anyone interested in beautiful things, especially houses, I highly recommend this book. It is very informative and gives a lot of insight into the Rothschild family. I loved the pictures of which are beautifully shot. I also believe that the price range is very good considering it is a great book to own and of the finest quality. I have read it thoroughly many times and it does not come apart ike other books that I have.
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• This Is The Way It Should Be Done
01 November, 2009
I own many books on the great estates, some going back more than 100 years. This book is how it should be done. If I were asked what book best exemplifies how to create a coffee table style book on this subject, mixing beautiful photos, excellent production quality,and a scholars text, it would be this book. To all future authors of these grand estates: Use this book as your template and you will succeed.
Five stars easily.
- Amazon Customer Review
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