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The Grand Designer: Third Marquess of Bute

Rosemary Hannah

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Description:In the first modern biography of one of the Victorian age’s greatest figures, the story of a wealthy eccentric’s learning, insight, and kindness is told. When John Crichton-Stuart, the third Marquess of Bute, met the renowned Gothic designer William Burges, it marked the start of a lifetime’s collaboration with architects and artists.This fascinating biography tells how Crichton-Stuart’s contributions as a patron produced extraordinary results in architecture, from the High Victorian Gothic exuberance of Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch to the ostentation of Mount Stuart and the sumptuous restoration of the Renaissance Falkland Palace. With spectacular illustrations, this book will enthrall those interested in architecture, Victorian philanthropy, and Scottish culture.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Grand Designer: Third Marquess of Bute. To get started finding The Grand Designer: Third Marquess of Bute, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 548

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Birlinn Publishers

Release: 2012

ISBN: 085790227X

Description: In the first modern biography of one of the Victorian age’s greatest figures, the story of a wealthy eccentric’s learning, insight, and kindness is told. When John Crichton-Stuart, the third Marquess of Bute, met the renowned Gothic designer William Burges, it marked the start of a lifetime’s collaboration with architects and artists.This fascinating biography tells how Crichton-Stuart’s contributions as a patron produced extraordinary results in architecture, from the High Victorian Gothic exuberance of Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch to the ostentation of Mount Stuart and the sumptuous restoration of the Renaissance Falkland Palace. With spectacular illustrations, this book will enthrall those interested in architecture, Victorian philanthropy, and Scottish culture.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Grand Designer: Third Marquess of Bute. To get started finding The Grand Designer: Third Marquess of Bute, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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