Author:Terence Reeves-Smyth
ISBN-13: 978 1 84758 118 1
105 x 147mm / 128 pp / Paperback
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Irish Big Houses
The tradition of the ‘Big House’ in Ireland has had a long and fascinating history and remains a glittering testimony to the richness of Irish culture and architecture. While many of these castles and houses have been demolished or fallen into decay, still others stand. Here, in this practical guide, the author describes over 20 country houses that are open to the public on a regular basis.From the Palladian glories of Castletown and Russborough to the Gothic style of Castle Ward and Lismore – whose sumptuous interiors and splendid contents are as much a part of their fabric as the buildings themselves - the reader is given a lavish tour.
Full-colour photographs make this an indispensable guide.
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