The Building of England: How the History of England Has Shaped Our Buildings

by Simon Thurley

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From awe-inspiring Norman castles, to the homes we live in, Simon Thurley explores how the architecture of this small island influenced the world.

The Building of England puts into context the significance of a country's architectural history and unearths how it is inextricably linked to the cultural past - and present.

Saxon, Tudor, Georgian, Regency, even Victorian and Edwardian are all well-recognised architectural styles, displaying the influence of the events that mark each period. Thurley looks at how the architecture of England has evolved over a thousand years, uncovering the beliefs, ideas and aspirations of the people who commissioned...

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  • ISBN13 9780007301409
  • Publish Date 6 December 2013
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
  • Imprint William Collins