{"product_id":"the-noble-houses-of-scotland","title":"The Noble Houses of Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis enlightening  lavishly illustrated architectural and historical tour explores the unique flavor of Scotlands great houses. Written from a perspective that is at once personal and scholarly  this unique book examines Scotlands distinctive country-house architecture. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs  drawings and plans  the book guides the reader through the singular features of Scottish noble homes: the stately setting  the balanced facade  the formal appointments and fashionable furnishings  explaining how each was achieved. Architectural historian Charles Wemyss investigates the aspirations of the Scottish nobility and explores the underlying reasons for such a multitude of castles: Scotlands close cultural relationship with France and northern Europe  the military origins of the nobility and the vital role of the Scottish Treasury. The book also profiles the countrys leading architects: William Bruce  James Smith  William Adam and his celebrated sons  John  Robert  and James. Utterly engaging as well as informative  this book brings a fresh dimension to the study of Scotlands country houses  placing their achievement in the context of the countrys economic  political  and social history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967423279157,"sku":"ByrdShop_3791347624","price":228.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9783791347622.jpg?v=1770642854","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-noble-houses-of-scotland","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}