A rich social history of the eighteenth century that accompanies a BBC TV series, here is the story of four sisters as threads in the tapestry of a grand era. The daughters of the Second Duke and Duchess of Richmond lived in magnificence as mistresses of some of the most splendid houses in England and Ireland through turbulent times, from the Jacobite Rebellion to the French Revolution. Photographs reveal the spectacular treasure trove of houses, furniture, objects, and paintings that they had commissioned, while stills taken on the location of the TV drama show the actors in their settings and costumes. A historian and bestselling author takes you deep into their opinions, tastes, and habits, describing everything from how and where they bought their furniture and found their gardeners to the details of their lifestyle. A beautiful introduction to a majestic world.
Categories:
- History
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Europe
Publisher : Cassell
Author : Tillyard, Stella
Language : English
Edition : 2
Published :1999-12-31
Number Of Pages : 208
Binding : Hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0297825054
ISBN-13 : 9780297825050
Item weight : 1.85 lb
Dimensions : 0.9 in x 7.8 in x 9.6 in
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