The Building Of The English Country House

Looks at the building of English country houses as a whole in the two centuries after 1660. This book shows why owners embarked on building schemes, often following the Grand Tour or excursions around other houses in England; where they looked for architectural inspiration and assistance; and how the building work was actually done and its costs.

Richard Wilson has contributed to The Building of the English Country House as an author.Both Jane Wilson and Richard Woodman have previously worked for The Trinity House Service. Richard is also the author of the Nathanial Drinkwater stories and other maritime works.Alan Mackley has contributed to The Building of the English Country House as an author.Mackley is an authority on the economic history of country house building.