The Country House: Past, Present, Future: Great Houses of the British Isles

I had been lusting after this book for months, and with extra time on my hands due to lockdown I decided to splash out and treat myself. I was not disappointed. This book is beautiful; a feast for the eyes. The historical and archaeological content is really interesting, and all the featured houses are stunning inside and out. This is a perfect coffee table book. It’s real treat to be able to curl up with a cup of tea and just lose yourself in the sumptuous houses and interiors contained within this lovely book.

What a lovely book. Superb photos and interesting insights into aspects of country house design,building, and living.

we have several books on the subject - this is one of the best ...

In the current bonanza of books on the English country house, another general overview could easily be superfluous. The photography is excellent, but that alone would not make it stand out from the crowd. Musson's thematic chapters feel fresh despite the familiarity of the topics. But it is Cannadine's introductory essay that pushes this volume over the line, making it a good addition to the aficionado's shelf and an ideal introduction for anyone new to the subject.

This is a really good book that has great photos and approaches the subject from many different angles.

A detailed and comprehensive book that describes and illustrates UK's great country manors. A great addition to any library.

This robust coffee table format book delivers a lot about British country houses. There are many, many magnificent color photographs of interiors and exteriors, as you might expect. But this book includes a series of thoughtful essays about the history of these types of homes and how they have changed over the years. The commentary is even-handed and quite interesting, bringing the reader right up to the present. Kudos to the Royal Oak Foundation and the National Trust for putting it together. Very well recommended.

I purchased this as a gift for someone who is an architect. He was very impressed by this book- a different, more concise book about specific Country Houses in much more detail than the usual books of this nature. Very happy purchase!

Chock full of breathtaking, full-color photos, accompanied by detailed, informative narrative. Well worth the price.