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The Life of the British Home: An Architectural History

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Description for The Life of the British Home: An Architectural History Hardcover. Unlocking the history of the British home, this book reveals how its layout has evolved from the Stone Age to the present day. From modest ancient dwellings and medieval merchants' houses to imposing stately mansions and modern urban estates, the book explores the forces that have shaped these homes. Num Pages: 304 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AMK; AMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 194 x 250 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1160.
Unlocking the history of the British home, this book reveals how its layout has evolved from the Stone Age to the present day. From modest ancient dwellings and medieval merchants' houses to imposing stately mansions and modern urban estates, the book explores the forces that have shaped these homes. Each chapter brings these ideas to life by focusing on buildings that are accessible and open to the public. Featured homes include: the Tudor mansions of Cowdray and Burghley House; and the grand Georgian terraces of London, Bath and Brighton.

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470683330
SKU
V9780470683330
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About Edward Denison
Edward Denison is an author, photographer and independent consultant whose work concentrates on architecture and the built environment. He has worked independently for over 10 years with various international organisations on a wide range of projects, authored many books, and recently completed a funded PhD in Architectural History at The Bartlett, UCL. Guang Yu Ren is an architect, ... Read more

Reviews for The Life of the British Home: An Architectural History
"Overall it has to be one of the more beautiful books published in the field of architectural history." (SPAB Magazine, October 2013) "The Life of the British Home is neither a coffee table book nor a guide book. Lavishly illustrated and beautifully presented, it advances a new perspective on a subject that, elsewhere, has a tendency to look ... Read more

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