| British Architectural Styles: An Easy Reference Guide Contributor(s): Yorke, Trevor (Author) |
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ISBN: 1846740827 ISBN-13: 9781846740824 Publisher: Countryside Books (GB) OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: A compact and useful guide, filled with detailed drawings, to help put a date on the variety of buildings one sees when travelling through Britain. This guide covers an immense range of structures and styles from 1500 to 1950. In addition, it includes a glossary of architectural terms and a historical time chart.This book will prove an invaluable companion, whether visiting grand houses open to the public, or just simply strolling the streets of villages, towns, and cities. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - General - Architecture | Regional - Architecture | Buildings - General |
| Dewey: 720.941 |
| LCCN: 2009293005 |
| Series: England's Living History |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.7" W x 8" (0.30 lbs) 64 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Here is a compact and useful guide, filled with detailed drawings, to help put a date to the variety of buildings we see around us. It covers an immense range of structures and styles from 1500 to 1950. In addition, there is a glossary of architectural terms and a historical time chart. The book will prove an invaluable companion whether visiting grand houses open to the public or just simply strolling around the streets of villages, towns and cities. |
Contributor Bio(s): Yorke, Trevor: - Trevor Yorke is an experienced author and artist who specialises in period architecture. His many books include British Architectural Styles, Georgian & Regency Houses Explained, and The English Village Explained |