Holkham: An English Treasure House and Its Landscape

A masterpiece of Palladian architecture, Holkham Hall was built between 1720 and 1760 by the highly erudite, visionary and ambitious Earl of Leicester as the ideal home for the ancient sculptures, paintings and other treasures he had acquired. The unique Marble Hall and Gallery celebrate the virtues of ancient Rome, while the drawing rooms and state rooms exude a Baroque sense of grandeur and splendour.

Richly illustrated, this book offers a splendid tour of this incredibly well-preserved residence, still owned today by Lord Leicester's descendants, its interiors and gardens.