Irish Country Houses: A Chronicle of Change - Couverture rigide

Hicks, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 184889161X ISBN 13 : 9781848891616

Editeur : The Collins Press, 2012

Synopsis

The social, economic and political upheaval of the early twentieth century left the Irish country house adrift in a changed land. Once symbols of wealth and power, many of these buildings lie in ruins today; some have survived and have been transformed into hotels and public buildings, such as Lough Eske Castle in Donegal or Aras an Uachtarain. These great houses arouse curiosity but it is easy to forget what architectural masterpieces they once were. David Hicks was granted unprecedented access to these houses, castles and previously unpublished photographs to produce this visual record, which chronicles their social, political and architectural history. By mirroring period photographs with contemporary images, he illustrates the changes that have been wrought on these buildings and provides a glimpse into a now vanished golden age.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

DAVID HICKS has always been interested in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Irish history. Research into his family background led to investigating the history of Irish country houses and the circumstances of their downfall. A designer and architectural technician, he has contributed to My Showhouse on RTÉ.

Revue de presse :

Well-informed and well-written. --theirishaesthete.com

Exquisite record for future generations. --Mayo News

Sad but fascinating tale of change and loss. --Irish Arts Review

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: The Collins Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 184889161X
• ISBN 13: 9781848891616
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 272