The English Country House: From the Archives of Country Life

I'm enchanted by this book. Of the half dozen or so books I already own dealing with English country houses this I believe will be my favorite. There's a lovely homey and inviting feel to this book, which I think is at least partially due to its very large format which makes all the photos, and especially of the interiors, a pleasure to view. I can almost imagine that I'm inside this book, a part of all the interesting and beautiful homes featured therein with such clarity and beautiful color and detail. The lighting is especially good, which is a lack I felt in others of its kind, where many of the rooms seem to be in shadow or taken on a very overcast day. All in all, a book very worthy of its price and a very happy addition to my library.

This is a brilliant book detailing a vast array of stunning English Country Houses. The houses are nothing short from being exceptional. All the major architectural styles are richly illustrated with gorgeous full page color photos. The photos also reveal the beautiful decorative elements and each property has both exterior and interior shots. The text is also very informative and easy to follow giving just the right amount of information regarding the property and its historical and architectural significance. There are also several short chapters written by expert scholars discussing the unique architectural and decorative motifs which distinguish the English country house. This is a highly recommended book for anyone interested in fine architecture and beautiful photography.

It was quite big, quite heavy, quite beautiful and quite expensive but worth every penny. My friend's estate in England is featured in it, so I had to buy it! I couldn't afford full price, but there is an option on Amazon to buy used books so that is what I did. It came in excellent shape.

I'm obsessed with English houses lately and so far this has been my favorite book. A good variety of houses and the pictures are amazing. Love the bonus map at the end of the book so I can actually tell were each house is located in England.

Many pictures included. Reviews many houses not often included in "country homes" books. From the archives of "Country Life" magazine in the UK. Many well-written reviews of the houses. Would have loved to see some more photos of the elevations of the houses.

A beautiful escape

Would have like more interior photos.

This definitive book on the English country house will provide the reader with a generous and varied selection of beautiful homes to enjoy. It includes vintage and current photos, and presents exteriors and interiors in vivid color as well as black and white. The history and ownership of the homes are extensively detailed. Since the book is quite heavy, you may wish to keep it as a coffee table book. Or it can be kept on the night stand for a late night relaxing browse to encourage sweet dreams! The print quality is excellent and so is the quality of the paper on which it is printed. Mine was purchased used and arrived in stellar condition. This is the book that you will want to return to time and time again.

This is one of the very best of the several high quality English country house picture books. And, the photos are very well chosen -- with lots of excellent interior shots especially useful to anyone restoring an historic English country house. This book is a must for those interested in this subject matter. The only criticism I have, and which applies to essentially all of these books, is that coverage focuses on the higher end country houses. Personally, I would prefer greater orientation to the more average country homes.

Espectaculares la fotografías del libro. Repaso por diferentes modelos, estilos y épocas de casas de campo inglesas. Recomendado para todos los publicos.

Well laid out, beautifully illustrated, solid research.

Nicht nur ein Tablebook sondern auch sehr schöne Darstellungen von traumhaften Landhäusern und Herrenhäusern in UK. Es gibt sehr viele von diesen Büchern aber dies ist besonders

Opera interessante. Testo ed immagini ottime. Costo adeguato.