Country Life, 1897-1997 by Sir Roy Strong

Country Life, 1897-1997 by Sir Roy Strong

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"Country Life" is the quintessence of Britain for many. For 100 years, it has reflected and presented an image of rural life to readers at home and provided a lifeline for those abroad. In this book Sir Roy Strong has analyzed the changing role of the magazine over the last century.

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Country Life, 1897-1997 by Sir Roy Strong

"Country Life" is the quintessence of Britain for many. For 100 years, it has reflected and presented an image of rural life to readers at home and provided a lifeline for those abroad. Sir Roy Strong has analyzed the changing role of the magazine over the last century, from the "Arcadian" era pre-World War I, through changes wrought by governments and social movements, to the countryside of today. Illustrated with photographs and original "Country Life" spreads, the book provides a micrcosm of British country life, covering everything from architecture to land ownership, from the rural to the poor to the landed gentry.
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ISBN 13 9780752217079
ISBN 10 0752217070
Title Country Life, 1897-1997
Author Sir Roy Strong
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Year published 1999-05-07
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.