How the Country House Became English

Stephanie Barczewski

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Reaktion Books
01 November 2023

Architecture; History

Country houses have come to be regarded as quintessentially English, not only in terms of their architectural style but because they appear to embody national values of continuity and insularity. The histories of country houses and England, however, have featured episodes of violence and disruption, so how did country houses come to represent one version of English history, when in reality they reflect its full range of contradictions and complexities? This book explores the evolution of the country house, beginning with the violent impact of the Reformation and Civil War and showing how the political events of the eighteenth century, which culminated in the reaction against the French Revolution, led to country houses being recast as symbols of England's political stability.

By: Stephanie Barczewski
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781789147605
ISBN 10: 1789147603
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephanie Barczewski is Professor of Modern British History and Carol K. Brown Scholar in the Humanities at Clemson University, South Carolina. Her books include Country Houses and the British Empire, 1700-1930 (2016).