Excerpt from Three Lectures on Architecture in England, From the Earliest to the Present Time
Mouldered into beauty many a tower, Which, when it frowned with all its battlements Was only terrible.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an elementary guide to architectural styles in England, starting with the earliest and ending in the present day. It's intended for a general audience with no prior knowledge, and features a tour of English architecture through a series of lectures. Focusing specifically on the middle ages, it explores Norman architecture, its plain and sturdy characteristics, and follows the transition to the pointed arched Decorated and Perpendicular styles. The author uses simple and general rules to help readers classify buildings by style and period. This book is an excellent introduction to lovers of art and architecture, from tourists and sightseers to those interested in learning more about the historical buildings that surround them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330118993_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330118993
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