The Country House Library Professional interior design All-consuming emotions

All-consuming emotions

compassionate and loving

Three friends on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth

Shepherds are overwhelmed by the torments of poetic love - but they must also endure such real-life events as the tragic consequences of Julius Caesar's murder in 44 bc and a civil war

What about a constantly interrupting colleague

The Country House Library Professional interior design All-consuming emotionsBeginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustrated book presents a complete survey of British and Irish country house libraries. Replete with engaging anecdotes about owners and librarians, the book features fascinating information on acquisition bordering on obsession, the process of designing library architecture, and the care (and