Blenheim and The Churchill Family: A Personal Portrait - Hardcover

Spencer-Churchill, Henrietta

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847827402 ISBN 13: 9780847827404

Publisher: Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 2005

Synopsis

Every history buff wishes that walls could talk. In this first book ever written about Blenheim and the Churchills by a family member, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill explores the relationship between one of history's most important families and its ancestral home. As though perusing a family album, she conveys the family's exceptional history and how each generation changed the estate and how it changed them. Momentous events that changed the course of history are recounted as family reminiscences. Blenheim was a reward from Queen Anne to the first Duke of Marlborough for saving much of Europe from the domination of Louis XIV, and instantly became the family's center stage. Sir Winston Churchill was born in a back bedroom to his American-born mother, Jennie Jerome. Later, he directed Britain's World War II efforts from its study. Blenheim has witnessed some of history's most colorful characters including the ancestors of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and Consuelo Vanderbilt, the American heiress who conquered British high society.Widely considered England's finest example of baroque architecture, this is a rare glimpse into parts of the house never seen on public tours, and no history buff or visitor will want to be without this remarkable guide.

About this title

Product Description:

Blenheim and the Churchill Family About Blenheim written by one of the Spencer-Churchill family, this book is filled with anecdotes, gossip, and intrigue, tracing the story of a glamorous dynasty from 1700 to modern times. This story pieced together from the family archives, shows how the personalities of each Duke and Duchess influenced the progress of the great house. Full description

About the Author:

Henrietta Spencer-Churchill lives in London and runs the highly successful design firm Woodstock Designs. She is the author of Classic Interior Design, Classic Design Styles, Classic Entertaining and Classic English Interiors.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rizzoli Intl Pubns
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0847827402
• ISBN 13: 9780847827404
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224