THE POWER AND THE GLORY: Life in the English Country House Before the Great War

Reconstructs life in the country house during its golden age before the Great War, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the earth's population, and its stately homes were at their most opulent. But change was on the horizon: the landed classes were being forced to grapple not only with new neighbors, but also with new social norms and expectations. 16 pages of photos, some in color.