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A Short History of British Architecture
- From Stonehenge to the Shard
Engelsk Paperback

A Short History of British Architecture

- From Stonehenge to the Shard
Engelsk Paperback

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''Provocative, elegant, intriguing - Jenkins is a bold, imaginative writer, brilliant at challenging old assumptions and encouraging you to look at British architecture in a new light'' Rory Stewart


The story of Britain is revealed through its buildings, and yet the language of architecture is a mystery to all but a few. In this enlightening history, spanning castles and cathedrals to factories and railway stations, Jenkins translates the hidden narratives infused in the facades we walk past every day.

Britain’s history has been formed by its politics, religion and society and these influences can be seen in the architectural styles that have shaped its landscape. From pre-Roman and the Middle Ages, to the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution, Classical and Gothic styles surged and retreated from favour only to then be challenged by a new player: Modernism, a style that reflected the stunning technological advances of the second half of the twentieth century.

In this narrative history, Simon Jenkins – the bestselling champion of our national heritage – introduces us to the singular, eccentric and sometimes rather ordinary characters who shaped Britain. Jenkins teaches readers to see the world anew, demystifying the elitist language of architecture so that we can all appreciate the buildings around us.






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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
320
ISBN-13:
9781405961486
Indbinding:
Paperback
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ISBN-10:
1405961481
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Udg. Dato:
3 apr 2025
Længde:
24mm
Bredde:
196mm
Højde:
127mm
Forlag:
Penguin Books Ltd
Oplagsdato:
3 apr 2025
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