Glorious Goodwood
A Biography of England's Greatest Sporting Estate
$32.73
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
20 April 2021
Summary
‘Delightful’ A HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR / BOOK OF THE WEEK, *Daily Mail*
‘Goodwood curator James Peill writes with a wonderfully light touch … The Goodwood story is extraordinary and rightly celebrated’ Country Life
The history of Goodwood, England’s greatest sporting estate
Goodwood has been the home of English sport for centuries. The story of how a small hunting lodge became the iconic location for the globally-renowned Festival of Speed, G…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472128256 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472128257 |
| Author: | James Peill |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Constable |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 20 April 2021 |
| Weight: | 293g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
Goodwood curator James Peill writes with a wonderfully light touch … and deftly weaves in the history of England using the experiences of the family … Anyone interested in Britain’s sporting traditions, the life of country estates, how aristocratic families have evolved or the past 350 years of history will be fascinated by this book and its beautiful colour pictures. The Goodwood story is extraordinary and rightly celebrated – Rupert Uloth * Country Life *
Meticulously researched … anecdote-rich … A galloping, atmospheric and stylishly written account – Rebecca Wallersteiner * The Lady *
Delightful * Daily Mail *
Well-paced history * Historic Houses *
A cheerful, quick-paced, accessible overview * Times Literary Supplement *
Delightful * Town & Country *
About The Author
James Peill
James Peill has been the Curator of the Goodwood Collection since 2009. He was brought up in the Welsh Marches and read History of Art at Edinburgh University. He was formerly a Director of Christie’s where he was a specialist in the Furniture Department and an auctioneer. He is the author of several books including The English Country House.
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