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.
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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.
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0713464410I4N00
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Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. RESEARCHING THE COUNTRY HOUSE: A Guide for Local Historians (Batsford Local History Series) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780713464412
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Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780713464412
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR003739026
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Librería: Westwood Books, Cramlington, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. Batsford London, 1992. Pictorial soft cover. Book condition : Near fine, like new, appears unread.Superb illustrations. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #AF019325. Nº de ref. del artículo: 019325
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Librería: Aynam Book Disposals (ABD), Kendal, CUMBR, Reino Unido
Card Cover. Condición: As New. Sl cnr crease; o/wise unread, no spinal creases. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Softback. Nº de ref. del artículo: 020057
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Librería: Hall of Books, Oswestry, SHROP, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Paperback edition in the Batsford Local History series, 1992, in overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage. Internally clean. Binding tight and appears little read; no annotation or inscriptions; text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 190897
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Librería: Richard Roberts Bookseller., KILMARNOCK, Reino Unido
1st. Edn. 192pp. Numerrous illustrations engraved and in line from supplier's catalogues, account books, sale catalogues, game books, etc. There are comprehensive notes on the chapters, a gazetteer of country house archives and a good bibliography. A near fine copy in the laminated card covers. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2977
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Librería: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches and marks. Textblock has shelf wear. Book content is in good readable condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 095698-3
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Librería: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Appears unread. Light bumps/wear at edges/corners. Light marks, scratches, fading and a crease to cover. Marks/scratches at text blocks. Text good and clean. Nº de ref. del artículo: 21643-10
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