Excerpt from The Visitor's Guide to Knole, in the County of Kent: With Catalogues of the Pictures Contained in the Mansion, and Biographical Notices of the Principal Persons Whose Portraits Form Part of the Collection
IT is matter of common remark, that the most interesting objects lose much of their attraction from the want of information concerning. Them; and as this deficiency has been for a considerable time felt with respect to Knole House and its fine collection of pictures, it is hoped that the present attempt to remedy it will be received with favour. The author, by the kind permission of the lady of the mansion, has been indulged with free access, and allowed every opportunity.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of Knole House, a residence with a rich tapestry of history and occupants. First built in the 15th century and later acquired by Henry VIII, it is one of England's most iconic and recognizable stately homes. This book offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the grandeur and opulence of Knole House with comprehensive room-by-room descriptions and fascinating biographical sketches of its notable residents. These include Archbishops of Canterbury, statesmen, warriors, and members of the notable Sackville family, giving readers insights into the lives of the elite and powerful throughout English history. Through rich historical detail, this book sheds new light on this architectural masterpiece and the lives it has sheltered. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282893699_0
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