Historic Houses of South Africa: Treasures of the Pierpont Morgan Library New York

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• Graham Viney

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• 285 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Architektur & Städtebau
• Fotografiebücher
• Kunst & Kultur

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The book showcases 23 of South Africa's most impressive houses, illustrating their architectural grandeur alongside the rich social and cultural history that shaped them. Through a blend of engaging text and specially commissioned photographs, it highlights the lives of notable figures, including Dutch merchants, English aristocrats, and 19th-century magnates. With 337 illustrations, including 237 in vibrant color, the work provides a captivating exploration of these historic residences and their significance in South African heritage.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
• Einband: Hardcover