{"product_id":"the-national-trust","title":"THE NATIONAL TRUST","description":"\u003cem data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eTHE NATIONAL TRUST\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Lees-Milne\u003cbr data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"202\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e B.T. Batsford\u003cbr data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1946 Edition\u003cbr data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"257\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eThe National Trust\u003c\/em\u003e by James Lees-Milne stands as a cornerstone publication in the field of heritage conservation, offering readers a deeply informed and eloquently crafted portrait of the organization that has become synonymous with the preservation of Britain's cultural and natural legacy. Written in 1946, just after the devastation of World War II, this book captures a pivotal time when the United Kingdom was confronting the urgent need to protect its threatened historic estates, landscapes, and landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eLees-Milne, who played a crucial role in shaping the Trust’s country house policies, weaves together institutional history, personal memoir, and philosophical reflection. He delves into the founding principles of the Trust, originally formed in 1895, and traces its development through turbulent decades, highlighting how wartime destruction, economic shifts, and evolving public sentiment influenced the Trust’s growth and vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eUnlike a dry organizational history, this book is rich with vivid anecdotes, passionate advocacy for preservation, and eloquent arguments on the cultural importance of shared heritage. It explores the challenges faced by property owners, the complex negotiations involved in transferring estates, and the Trust’s growing public role. Through Lees-Milne’s insightful prose, the Trust is not merely an institution—it becomes a symbol of national identity, resilience, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eFor readers interested in the broader implications of conservation, this book offers timeless relevance. It examines how the built environment shapes a people’s understanding of their past and their place in the world. Lees-Milne’s perspective bridges the personal and the national, making \u003cem data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eThe National Trust\u003c\/em\u003e not just a chronicle of buildings and gardens, but a moving testament to the enduring need for cultural guardianship\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eAuthored by James Lees-Milne, a prominent historian and National Trust official\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003eChronicles the early efforts and vision behind Britain’s heritage movement\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003eCombines organizational history with compelling personal insight\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003eHighlights the Trust’s challenges and triumphs in post-war Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003eA valuable text for readers interested in architecture, conservation, and cultural history\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621310922995,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/6eefaaa6-IMG_8528-scaled.jpg?v=1790941576","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/the-national-trust","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}