The 'Magnificent Castle' of Culzean and the Kennedy Family - by Michael Moss (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Explore Culzean Castle with this book!Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire coast is the most visited property of the National Trust for Scotland.
- About the Author: Michael Moss is Research Professor of Archival Studies, University of Glasgow
- 288 Pages
- Architecture, History
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About the Book
Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire coast is the most visited property of the National Trust for Scotland. This lavishly illustrated book tells the whole history of the castle.Book Synopsis
Explore Culzean Castle with this book!Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire coast is the most visited property of the National Trust for Scotland. This lavishly illustrated book tells the whole history of the castle. Michael Moss has carried out extensive research, drawing on estate records, original plans and family correspondence to create a major new history of the castle and a fascinating account of the running of a Scottish country estate. With new pictures, many of them in colour, and an accessible style, this is essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish history and Scottish architecture.Built in the late sixteenth century above a network of caves, the castle became a centre for smuggling during the eighteenth century. Sir Thomas Kennedy, 9th Earl of Cassillis, went on an extended grand tour in the 1750s and returned full of ideas as to how to improve his vast estates and home. His brother and heir commissioned Robert Adam to create his masterpiece and became bankrupt as a result. The estate was rescued when wealthy American cousins inherited it in 1792. Archibald Kennedy, 1st Marquess of Ailsa, completed the house and lavished money on the property.Key Features: *Major new account of Culzean's history, going back four hundred years.*Beautifully produced and lavishly illustrated, with many new pictures.*Includes easy-to-read story of the family, plus family tree.*Essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish history and Adam architecture.Review Quotes
A fascinating study ... well illustrated by numerous reproductions of paintings, watercolors, lithographs, engravings, architectural plans and photographs... Moss has presented an entertaining, well-researched and composed book.--J. Craig Stirling "Scotia"
About the Author
Michael Moss is Research Professor of Archival Studies, University of Glasgow
Dimensions (Overall): 9.7 Inches (H) x 7.4 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Architecture
Sub-Genre: History
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Moss
Language: English
Street Date: September 15, 2002
TCIN: 85192385
UPC: 9780748617234
Item Number (DPCI): 247-64-2426
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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