Georgian and Regency Houses Explained (England's Living History)

This is a tiny book, an easy read, and includes pictures and descriptions. It's great for those studying the period who want to know how the richer folks lived during the period. It doesn't cover Regency hovels, which might be something to add in a new edition. I really liked the floor plans differentiating stand alone houses and terrace houses. I'd love to see this in more detail. It would also be nice to include a section just on London Squares, with more info on the central parks within the squares. Great starter book for history or architecture buffs.

This is a wonderfully produced book. Simple to read and understand, without feeling like it was written for children. I think it was produced somehow through the British National Trust, its black & white photos do not quite to it justice, but 2-D floors plans bring a better perspective to the book, making it a great reference in your library.

Good little book. Lots of pictures and descriptions. This was exactly what I was looking for when writing Regency romances. Loved all the various pictures so I can pick and choose what I need.

Writing historical novels, fiction or nonfiction is difficult and research is key. This is a wonderful resource.

This is a wonderful book! We have purchased a Georgian house that needs to be restored. This book has given me so much information about what is appropriate, why the houses are designed as they are, the historical context in which the designs evolved, and so much more. I appreciate it as a guide to design, but as a history buff, I appreciate it purely as a history book. Very easy to read with good definition of terms and diagrams that make the text truly make sense (a picture is worth a thousand words!)

The organization of the information was a little different from what I'd expected, and it could easily have been a MUCH longer, more thorough work. For one thing, the description of the "service rooms" was only 6 pages. I suppose you'd have to dig into the references in the bibliography for something more in-depth. That there *is* a bibliography, if only one page, is certainly a point in this book's favor. That said, I enjoyed the description of how the styles developed and evolved, and enjoyed the illustrations of several characteristic architectural details. I also appreciated the section on "Dating Houses" - 2 pages of text, including some recommended sources, with another 2 pages of illustrations of typical architectural features arrayed along a timeline. If you enjoy playing "When was this built/added?" you'll appreciate those pages.

I grabbed this book as a research tool, fully expecting it to be dry reading. Happy surprise! This is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of the intimate daily lives of centuries-old England. I'd go so far as to see it's a must-read for anyone researching the period and wanting to gain crucial facts for writing about it. The author covers architectural styles, building materials, interior decorating, and room-by-room discussions of urban and country homes.

This is a really fascinating little book that I am delighted to have. It's a real look into the Period that shines light on the places these people lived. Architecturally interesting.