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Item Details
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ART, ANIMALS AND POLITICS
KNOWSLEY AND THE EARLS OF DERBY |
| By: |
Stephen Lloyd (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£60.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
191006582X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781910065822 |
| Publisher: |
UNICORN PUBLISHING GROUP |
| Pub. date: |
10 December, 2015 |
| Pages: |
320 |
| Description: |
Highlights of the history and cultural patronage of one of England's most important aristocratic families and their hitherto under-studied stately home of Knowsley Hall. The distinguished contributors include historian David Starkey and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. |
| Synopsis: |
Since they were created Earls of Derby in 1485, the Stanleys - a great Lancastrian family, whose seat, Knowsley Hall, is near Liverpool - have been significant in the life of the nation as patrons and collectors, sportsmen and politicians.These absorbing essays by a distinguished cast of contributors- led by historian David Starkey, on Lady Margaret Beaufort,the first Countess of Derby, and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, on Edward Lear's stay at Knowsley - cover key facets of the family's diverse achievements. The 4th, 5thand 6th Earls were patrons of the Elizabethan theatre; the10th Earl formed an outstanding collection of old master paintings; the 12th Earl founded two classic horse races and married the celebrated actress Elizabeth Farren; the 13th Earl established the largest aviary and menagerie in the country and collected natural history books and watercolours; the14th Earl, leader of the Conservative Party, served three times as Prime Minister; the 15th Earl was Foreign Secretary under Disraeli and Colonial Secretary under Gladstone,while his wife, Mary Derby, became a powerful political influence behind the scenes.Illustrated with works from the Derby Collection, and elsewhere. |
| Illustrations: |
90 colour reproductions |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Unicorn Publishing Group |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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