Researching the Country House. A Guide for Local Historians. (Batsford Local History Series).

ELTON, Arthur; HARRISON, Brett. & WARK, Keith.:

ISBN 10: 0713464410 / ISBN 13: 9780713464412

Published by London: B T Batsford, 1992

About this Item

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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Researching the Country House. A Guide for Local Historians. (Batsford Local History Series).
• Publisher: London: B T Batsford
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713464410
• ISBN 13: 9780713464412
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis

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.