The Architecture of Diplomacy: The British Ambassador's Residence in Washington

Seldon, Anthony; Collings, Daniel

ISBN 10: 208129902X / ISBN 13: 9782081299023

Edité par Flammarion (edition First Edition), 2014

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With dust jacket. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience.

N° de réf. du vendeur 208129902X-11-1-29

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Architecture of Diplomacy: The British Ambassador's Residence in Washington
• Éditeur: Flammarion (edition First Edition)
• Date de parution: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 208129902X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9782081299023
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: First Edition.
• État de l'article: Good
• État de la jaquette: Jaquette

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Synopsis

Since opening its doors in 1930, the British Ambassadors Residence has been considered the premier diplomatic address in Washington, D.C. A cross between an English country house and a neo- Palladian plantation, the Residence is a compelling but often overlooked example of the work of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. His only building in the United States, its majestic interiors and gardens in the English style have been making their mark on Washingtons social and political elite for over eighty years. In this book Anthony Seldon and Daniel Collings explore both the genius of Lutyens design and the rich history of Anglo-American relations that has unfolded within its walls. Through significant world events, and the skill of successive ambassadors, this building became the forum that helped forge and then embody the special relationship between the two countries. From Winston Churchills rambunctious visits during the Second World War, to the dark days of Vietnam, and the rejuvenation of the relationship during the Thatcher/Reagan period, this book takes the reader deep behind the scenes. The end result is an intimate and fascinating history, featuring previously untold stories about visiting royalty, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and even the Beatles.

À propos de l?auteur

Les photographies d'Eric Sander ont été publiées dans de nombreux magazines tels Life, Time ou Le Figaro Magazine et ouvrages, notamment Jacques Garcia, vingt ans de passion : Le château du Champ de Bataille (2013), Un jour à Fontainebleau (2015), L'Esprit de château : Le Lude (2017) et Un jour avec les dinosaures (2018) aux Éditions Flammarion.