Renaissance Villa in Britain 1500 - 1700

"In this book leading architectural and garden historians trace villa life in Britain for the first time. Through a series of thematic chapters and individual case studies they explain its social background and achievements. Famous buildings such as Inigo Jones's Queen's House at Greenwich are analysed and reinterpreted, along with lesser-known houses and gardens in the London area, the English provinces, and Scotland. Copiously illustrated, with plentiful plans, this book is a major contribution to the history of domestic architecture and garden design in Britain, and is essential reading for anyone interested in early modern society and the history of the built environment."--BOOK JACKET.Airs, Malcolm is the author of 'Renaissance Villa in Britain 1500 - 1700', published 2007 under ISBN 9781904965138 and ISBN 190496513X.