Customer Reviews

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Castles, Palaces & Stately Houses of Britain and Ireland: An Unrivalled Account Of Britain's Architectural And ... Over 500 Beautiful Photographs, Map And Plans

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Want to take a holiday but it's not the right time or you can't afford it yet? Getting desperate? Then this is the book for you, and you don't even need to leave your home! Take an historical tour throughout Britain, learn the history and appreciate the architectural brilliance of some of the most beautiful palaces, castles and estates in the world, and even better, do it from the comfort of your couch with a good cup of coffee. :)

I bought this book several months ago in a sale, and I am glad that I did. My original intention for purchasing was background on the palaces and estates in Britain, both for research and pleasure, and it has definately surpassed my expectations. Not only does this book give a detailed account of the known and unknown palaces, castles and estates of Britain that are still standing, but it also details the ruins that one may not neccessarily know exist.

I found the photos to be exceptional and beautiful, and the information on each of the palaces to be intriguing, most of which I probably would not have known unless I participated in a guided tour of the palace etc. or done a whole lot of research. The book is fairly thick, and quite heavy, as can be expected, and is definately recommended for fans of historical Britain, especially those with an interest in architecture and history, and even those that just like having a head full of useless information. :)

4 stars, a gorgeous gift for those of all ages!

This is a gorgeous book. The pictures are beautiful and the text is very informative. I like the way the book is divided into historical periods.

I think this book plus Kings and Queens equals Lorenz Royal Britain. Be careful with Lorenz books, many of the 500+ page ones are just combinations of two or more other Lorenz books.

This book is a great reference and I found myself searching it while reading about English history. I love English historical fiction and found this book was ideal in helping me visualize actual locations set in novels about English monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The pictures are gorgeous and the illustrations, maps and descriptions are thorough.

Not at all what I expected, thing paperback... very superficial. My own fault as I didn't check the number of pages.

I purchased this item for my wife who is in love with castles and estate homes. The book is nicely done but I wish there were a companion or sequel for it. It does cover several homes but I was hoping for more interior shots. I would still highly recommend this book.