Robert SackvilleWest
Inheritance: The Story of Knole and the Sackvilles
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408809686
- author:
- Robert SackvilleWest
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Story of Knole and the Sackvilles For over four centuries, the house at Knole, Kent, has been the seat of the Sackville family, a single aristocratic dynasty. In this vivid and intimate portrait, Robert Sackville-West draws on unpublished letters, archives, and images to reveal the complex relationships between the family and their beloved home. From the lavish parties to the rebellions against a house that would disinherit them, every detail of Knole holds a story. The house itself is a principal character in this drama, its fortunes often mirroring those of the family. The portraits, furniture, and objects that fill its rooms all hold an emotional significance that has been passed down through generations. With a masterful four-hundred-year tour through the memories and memorabilia of his extraordinary family, Robert Sackville-West unravels the private life of a public place, revealing the intricate web of history, politics, and domesticity that has shaped Knole over the centuries. Today, Knole is one of the largest houses in England, owned by the National Trust and housing a fine collection of second-hand Royal furniture. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a public place, and the people who have shaped its history.
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