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Delve into a fresh perspective on North American history during the Antebellum period, as seen through the eyes of the renowned British statesman, the 14th Earl of Derby. The profound insights in his journals uncover new layers of complexity and nuance, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the past and its lasting impact on the present.
Presented by Caroline, Countess of Derby
For more than two centuries, the familiar image of the Irish country house has been one of dishevelment and decay. Historic houses across Ireland are being rediscovered and brought back to life as family homes. Join author and architectural historian Robert O’Byrne as he discusses some of these properties and tells the stories of their decline and recovery.
Country houses are powerful symbols of national identity, evoking the glamorous world of the landowning aristocracy. Jewish country houses—properties that were owned, built, or renewed by Jews—tell a more complex story of prejudice and integration, difference and connection. Drawing on the first book to explore this history, Juliet Carey and Abigail Green will shed new light on the world of the Jewish country house.