I have so many books on the topic of the country house. This one is really exciting and extremely informative. A must read!

Noble Ambitions: The Fall and Rise of the English Country House After World War II by Adrian Tinniswood is a great nonfictional account of the life, times, and societal shifts of not only the stately " English country homes", but also of English society in general.

I really enjoyed being able to have the objective to stand and look back at the place in history at this specific time where there was a monumental tipping point of societal shift in society within Great Britain s/p WWII. It was interesting to see how looking at estates and homes and their transitions, we can also look at how the country's people, its priorities, and standards also changed. It is a window into a long-lasting transition.

The author clearly has done the research and has presented a well-thought out book depicting all of these changes, the reasoning, and the far-outstretching outcomes. Enjoyable read.

4/5 stars

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