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A phenomenal amount of research (mainly of original sources) has been cloaked in a racy, highly readable style and Buczacki gets marks for a copious amount of good quality illustration. (Historic Gardens Review )
A thoroughly indispensible "standard work" as important for the library of any serious Churchill student, as the memoirs of close associates like Jock Colville and Anthony Montague Brown. What closer associates did Churchill have than the houses he lived in? (Finest Hour )
This fascinating book uncovers the private - and therefore more compelling - passions of our 'Greatest Briton'. (National Trust magazine )
I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it is well presented, readable and illustrated with photos of many of his other houses as well as Chartwell. The title of the book is certainly accurate. (Professional Gardener )
A thoroughly indispensible "standard work" as important for the library of any serious Churchill student, as the memoirs of close associates like Jock Colville and Anthony Montague Brown. What closer associates did Churchill have than the houses he lived in? (Finest Hour )
This fascinating book uncovers the private - and therefore more compelling - passions of our 'Greatest Briton'. (National Trust magazine )
I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it is well presented, readable and illustrated with photos of many of his other houses as well as Chartwell. The title of the book is certainly accurate. (Professional Gardener )
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A phenomenal amount of research (mainly of original sources) has been cloaked in a racy, highly readable style and Buczacki gets marks for a copious amount of good quality illustration. Historic Gardens Review A thoroughly indispensible "standard work" as important for the library of any serious Churchill student, as the memoirs of close associates like Jock Colville and Anthony Montague Brown. What closer associates did Churchill have than the houses he lived in? Finest Hour This fascinating book uncovers the private - and therefore more compelling - passions of our 'Greatest Briton'. National Trust magazine I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it is well presented, readable and illustrated with photos of many of his other houses as well as Chartwell. The title of the book is certainly accurate. Professional Gardener
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When the sun rose over Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire on the morning of Monday 30th November 1874, the great house had one more resident than when it had set the previous evening; one who by intention, shouldn't have been there. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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When the sun rose over Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire on the morning of Monday 30th November 1874, the great house had one more resident than when it had set the previous evening; one who by intention, shouldn't have been there. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
i bought this book sight unseen.
it completely fails to give any useful information about
the house that you wouldnt get in much greater detail
in the national trust guide book. no floor plans, and no pictures of most of the
rooms as they are and used to be.
its better on the gardens.
the book however is badly written and edited.
somebody could/should do better.
the book on hoglands - henry moores house -
is much much better. this book is just another one
trying to make money out of churchills great name.
it completely fails to give any useful information about
the house that you wouldnt get in much greater detail
in the national trust guide book. no floor plans, and no pictures of most of the
rooms as they are and used to be.
its better on the gardens.
the book however is badly written and edited.
somebody could/should do better.
the book on hoglands - henry moores house -
is much much better. this book is just another one
trying to make money out of churchills great name.
0 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
the journal of the churchill society recommend this book warmly . i did find it very interesting..
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
As complete a history as you are likely ever to see
28 Aug 2008
Format:Hardcover
I am a huge fan of Winston Churchill (I'm even tackling Martin Gilbert's eight volume biography at the moment!). Since WSC loved Chartwell so much, and spent so much of his time there, I come to this subject with some interest. My wife visited Chartwell a couple of years ago -- what a treat. That experience only heightened my interest and great appreciation for the house and its history. Leaving no stone unturned, this book provides a complete (if sometimes a bit dry) history of the house. It also has some great photos of the house at various points in history. If you want to know nearly everything about this ancient, though modern, house and home to WSC then this is the book for you.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
a grand read
3 July 2008
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a great book one of the must have for any churchill library . great anecdotes good pictures .recommended by the churchill society
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Well Charted
2 Jun 2008
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Mr. Buczacki provides a nice, well-written history of the various houses and gardens directly associated with the long life of Winston Churchill. In doing so, the author also reveals important elements of the non-political side of this most remarkable man.
Many general histories of Churchill speak in passing of the domestic trials imposed after the purchase of the family's most important home, Chartwell. Reading this book gives one a keen understanding of what Mrs. Churchill endured as Chartwell and its grounds were slowly, slowly brought into good shape.
If you have a friend who is interested in English landscaping and gardens, this is a book to consider. If that friend also is an admirer of Sir Winston, then it is a must purchase.
Many general histories of Churchill speak in passing of the domestic trials imposed after the purchase of the family's most important home, Chartwell. Reading this book gives one a keen understanding of what Mrs. Churchill endured as Chartwell and its grounds were slowly, slowly brought into good shape.
If you have a friend who is interested in English landscaping and gardens, this is a book to consider. If that friend also is an admirer of Sir Winston, then it is a must purchase.
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