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The Building of England: The History of English Architecture

By (author) Simon Thurley





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From awe-inspiring Norman castles, to the homes we live in, Simon Thurley explores how the architecture of this small island influenced the world. The Building of England puts into context the significance of a country’s architectural history and unearths how it is inextricably linked to the cultural past – and present. Saxon, Tudor, Georgian, Regency, even Victorian and Edwardian are all well-recognised architectural styles, displaying the influence of the events that mark each period. Thurley looks at how the architecture of England has evolved over a thousand years, uncovering the beliefs, ideas and aspirations of the people who commissioned them, built them and lived in them. He tells the fascinating story of the development of architecture and the advancements in both structural performance and aesthetic effect. In this updated edition of his 2013 classic, Simon Thurley traces the history and contemplates the future of the buildings that have made England.

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Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers
Published date | 14 Aug 2025
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Format | Digital download
Pages | 480
Dimensions | 0 x 0 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-0-0087-4325-3
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BISAC | architecture / history


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