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Somerset: South and West
Julian Orbach
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Description for Somerset: South and West
Hardback. From the misty Levels to the heights of Exmoor and the Mendips, the Somerset landscape in enriched by buildings of outstanding quality and interest. This expertly revised and enlarged survey is a suitable architectural companion to one of England's most beautiful regions. Series: Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England. Num Pages: 800 pages, 120 colour images + 70 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 163 x 42. Weight in Grams: 900.
This expertly revised and enlarged survey is the perfect architectural companion to one of England’s most beautiful regions. From the misty Levels to the heights of Exmoor and the Mendips, the Somerset landscape is enriched by buildings of outstanding quality and interest. The early medieval ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and the Elizabethan great house of Montacute are among the finest works of their time. Also famous are the lavishly decorated church towers of the Perpendicular period, such as those at Taunton, Evercreech, and Huish Episcopi. Many of these churches serve towns and villages of exceptional charm, marked by an unusual ... Read more
This expertly revised and enlarged survey is the perfect architectural companion to one of England’s most beautiful regions. From the misty Levels to the heights of Exmoor and the Mendips, the Somerset landscape is enriched by buildings of outstanding quality and interest. The early medieval ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and the Elizabethan great house of Montacute are among the finest works of their time. Also famous are the lavishly decorated church towers of the Perpendicular period, such as those at Taunton, Evercreech, and Huish Episcopi. Many of these churches serve towns and villages of exceptional charm, marked by an unusual ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Series
Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England
Condition
New
Weight
893g
Number of Pages
800
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300207408
SKU
V9780300207408
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99-50
About Julian Orbach
Julian Orbach is an independent architectural historian.
Reviews for Somerset: South and West
'The old one, by Pevsner alone, was somewhat skimpy; Julian Orbach’s revisit is huge, reflecting the architectural riches of the area, and there is wealth within - informative and scholarly text, handsome photographs.'—Penelope Lively, The Guardian
Penelope Lively
The Guardian
Penelope Lively
The Guardian