British Architectural Styles: An Easy Reference GuideHere 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. |
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Contents
Contents | 4 |
RESTORATION HOUSE STYLE 16601714 | 19 |
REGENCY HOUSE STYLE 17901830 | 35 |
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Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | British Architectural Styles: An Easy Reference Guide Countryside books reference England's Living History |
| Author | Trevor Yorke |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Countryside Books, 2008 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 11 Dec 2009 |
| ISBN | 1846740827, 9781846740824 |
| Length | 63 pages |
| Subjects | › › Architecture / Buildings / General Architecture / History / General Architecture / Regional |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |