9780282893699 - The Visitor's Guide to Knole, in the County of Kent: With Catalogues of the Pictures Contained in the Mansion, and Biographical Notices of the ... Form Part of the ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of Knole House, a residence with a rich tapestry of history and occupants. First built in the 15th century and later acquired by Henry VIII, it is one of England's most iconic and recognizable stately homes. This book offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the grandeur and opulence of Knole House with comprehensive room-by-room descriptions and fascinating biographical sketches of its notable residents. These include Archbishops of Canterbury, statesmen, warriors, and members of the notable Sackville family, giving readers insights into the lives of the elite and powerful throughout English history. Through rich historical detail, this book sheds new light on this architectural masterpiece and the lives it has sheltered. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.