Tinniswood Adrian - The House Party A Short History Of Leisure Pleasure And The Country House Weekend - Hardcover International Trade Barcode: 9780471283621

Barcode: 9780471283621

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Tinniswood Adrian - The House Party A Short History Of Leisure Pleasure And The Country House Weekend - Hardcover International Trade Barcode: 9780471283621Binding: Hardcover Description: A delightful journey through the glamorous story of the English country house party by the bestselling historian. Croquet. Parlour games. Cocktails. Welcome to a glorious journey through the golden age of the country house party and you are invited. Our host celebrated historian Adrian Tinniswood traces the evolution of this quintessentially British pastime from debauched royal tours to the flamboyant excess of the