The Building of England - How the History of England Has Shaped Our Buildings

Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 drawings, photographs and maps, this historical study of England's architecture shows how it has evolved over one thousand years, uncovering the beliefs, ideas and aspirations of the people who commissioned them, built them and lived in them.

About the author

Dr Simon Thurley is one of the UK’s leading architectural historians. He is Chief Executive of English Heritage – the government’s principle advisor on the historic environment.

Product details

• Authors: Simon Thurley, Thurley Simon
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.12.2013
• EAN: 9780007301409
• ISBN: 978-0-00-730140-9
• Dimensions: 195 mm x 252 mm x 40 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; England, ARCHITECTURE / History / General, History of Architecture