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The Life of the British Home

An Architectural History

Edward Denison author Guang Yu Ren author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:2nd Mar '12

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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.

"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 tired and repetitive." (Context, March 2013)

"An illuminating book... for those with even a passing interest in domestic architecture, this is a book to refer to again and again." (House & Garden, November 2012)

"Well-illustrated and fluently written." (Country Life, 8th August)

"Beautifully written and illustrated." (RIBA Journal, July 2012)

"Stunning colour photographs are accompanied by detailed layout plans and drawing... an accessible and entertaining read." (Journal of the Islington Archaeology & History Society, July 2012)

"A very readable and attractive book, and managers to be totally accessible to the non-specialist, without patronising the knowledgeable reader-indeed its themes and ideas a stimulating for all." (C2O Magazine, June 2012)

"Not only is this guide a reminder that homes are a perennial preoccupation, there are also some handsome pictures." (The Times, 23rd March 2012)

ISBN: 9780470683330

Dimensions: 254mm x 197mm x 25mm

Weight: 1152g

304 pages