LEADER 00000nam 2200385 i 4500 001 sky279841355 003 SKY 005 20161201114717.0 008 151201s2016 enkab b 001 0beng 010 2016388296 015 GBB617516|2bnb 020 9781909881549 (hbk.) 020 1909881546 (hbk.) 040 DLC|beng|erda|cDLC|dSKYRV|dUtOrBLW 042 pcc 043 e-uk--- 082 04 712.6092|223 092 712.6092|bBRO 100 1 Rutherford, Sarah|c(Freelance consultant),|eauthor. 245 10 Capability Brown and his landscape gardens /|cSarah Rutherford. 264 1 London :|bNational Trust,|c2016. 300 192 pages :|bcolor illustrations, color maps ;|c26 cm 336 text|2rdacontent 336 still image|2rdacontent 337 unmediated|2rdamedia 338 volume|2rdacarrier 504 Includesbibliographical references (page 189) index. 520 One of the most remarkable men of the 18th century, Lancelot "Capability" Brown was known to many as "The Omnipotent Magician" who could transform unpromising countryside into beautiful parks that seemed to be only the work of nature. His list of clients included half the House of Lords, six Prime Ministers and even royalty. Although his fame has dimmed, visitors still enjoy many of his works today at National Trust properties such as Croome Park, Petworth, Berrington, Stowe, Wimpole, Blenheim Palace, Highclere Castle (location of the series Downton Abbey) and many more. This book tells his triumphant story, uncovers his aims and reveals why he was so successful. Illustrated throughout with color photographs of contemporary sites, historical paintings and garden plans, this is an accessible resource for anyone who wants to know more about the man who created a landscape style which for many defines the English countryside. 600 10 Brown, Lancelot,|d1716-1783. 650 0 Landscape architects|zGreat Britain|vBiography. 650 0 Landscape architecture|zGreat Britain|xHistory|y18th century. 650 0 Landscape gardening|zGreat Britain|xHistory|y18th century. 650 0 Gardens, English|xHistory|y18th century.
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