Publisher's Synopsis
The Englishman's House: From A Cottage To A Mansion is a book written by Charles James Richardson and originally published in 1871. The book is a comprehensive guide to the architecture, design, and decoration of English houses from the humblest cottages to the grandest mansions. It covers a wide range of topics including the history of English domestic architecture, the different styles of houses, the materials used in construction, and the various types of rooms and their functions.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the history of English domestic architecture, tracing the evolution of house styles from the medieval period to the Victorian era. It discusses the influence of various architectural movements on English houses, such as the Gothic Revival and the Classical Revival. It also covers the development of different types of houses, such as the country house, the townhouse, and the cottage.The second part of the book focuses on the design and decoration of English houses. It provides detailed descriptions of the various rooms in a house, including the hall, the drawing room, the dining room, the library, and the bedroom. It also discusses the different types of furniture, fabrics, and decorative objects that were popular in different periods of English history.Throughout the book, Richardson emphasizes the importance of harmony and proportion in house design, and he provides numerous examples of well-designed houses and rooms. The book is illustrated with numerous drawings and engravings, many of which are based on actual houses and interiors.Overall, The Englishman's House: From A Cottage To A Mansion is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and design of English houses. It provides a wealth of information on the subject and is written in a clear and engaging style.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
