Private Palaces by Christopher Simon Sykes

Private Palaces by Christopher Simon Sykes

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In this study combining architectural and social history, the author describes the great town houses, largely built in the 17th century, where the aristocracy and millionaires lived lives of lavish ostentation. It provides an insight into a world that is now lost.

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Private Palaces by Christopher Simon Sykes

In this study combining architectural and social history, the author describes the great town houses, largely built in the 17th century, where the aristocracy and millionaires lived lives of lavish ostentation. It provides an insight into a world that is now lost. The author also wrote "The Rolling Stones", "The Visitor's Book", "Country House Camera", "Black Sheep", "Ancient English Houses" and co-authored "English Front-Gardens".
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ISBN 13 9780701135041
ISBN 10 0701135042
Title Private Palaces
Author Christopher Simon Sykes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 1989-08-10
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.