About the Book:

A tour of one of England's finest Baroque houses, commissioned by Charles Howard, the third Earl of Carlisle. The facades and extravagant frescoes are masterworks by John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor, showing off their design credentials with flair, while recent renovations have kept the house feeling up-to-date in its opulence.

About the Author:

Dr. Christopher Ridgway, curator at Castle Howard since 1984, has lectured extensively on the history of country houses. He co-authored The Irish Country House.