How To Read a Country House

by Jeremy Musson

By reading the iconography of a house — its symbols and images, from coats of arms to fireplace decorations — we gain a glimpse into the social world of the families who lived there, in this richly illustrated guide to the architecture and history of the classic English country house.

Genres: Architecture, History

272 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2005

About the author

Jeremy Musson (1 January 1965 - ) is an English author, editor and presenter, specialising in British country houses and architecture.

Reviews

[Cindy Anstey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent, reader friendly book. Makes me want to return to the manors I have already visited and study them with new eyes.