Great Houses of Europe: From the Archives of Country Life Reviews

Great Houses of Europe: From the Archives of Country Life

Emerging from a quest to find the best houses on the continent, the 25 houses in this collection are linked by the survival of their magnificent exteriors and interiorsâ€"spectacular plasterwork; original wallpapers, fabrics, and furniture; and in tact art collectionsâ€"and include feudal castles, royal summer palaces, hunting lodges, and pleasure pavilions, often set in equally fine gardens and parks. This volume presents 200 masterful images complemented by revealing narrative that offers insights into the history of these remarkable houses. From the dramatic Swedish post-Renaissance Castle Stoklosterâ€"with arguably the finest interiors in Europeâ€"to the extraordinary Villa Kerylos on the French Riviera and the Venetian Palazzo Abruzzi, this volume offers a vivid portrait of a rich architectural heritage.

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