A History of the Squares and Palaces of London

Informationen zum Autor Edwin Beresford Chancellor (1868-1937) was a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a Member of the Council of the London Topographical Society. Privately educated in Paris and at Christ Church, Oxford, he wrote many successful books on the history and topography of London. Klappentext The squares of London are amongst its most famous and best loved features. Berkeley Square! Eaton Square! St James's Square -- the names are inextricably linked with the history of London itself. And the great houses of the capital -- Buckingham House! Apsley House! Spencer House! to mention but a few -- are intimately bound with the story not just of London but of the great families of the land. Edwin Beresford Chancellor's two volumes form an absorbing and informative account of the history of two of London's defining features. First published almost a century ago! these rare volumes still provide the most comprehensive accounts of their subject in a single volume. Attractively illustrated! with a new Introduction by Simon Jenkins! and handsomely produced in large format! they will be welcomed by all those with an interest in London's architectural and cultural history. Zusammenfassung The squares of London are amongst its most famous and best loved features. And the great houses of the capital are intimately bound with the story not just of London but of the great families of the land. This title offers an informative account of the history of two of London's defining features - the squares and the great houses.

Product details

• Authors: Chancellor Edwin Beresford, Chancellor, Beresford Edwin Chancellor, E. Beresford Chancellor
• Publisher: Tauris, I.B.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2012
• EAN: 9781848854956
• ISBN: 978-1-84885-495-6
• No. of pages: 864
• Dimensions: 202 mm x 280 mm x 92 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Architektur: Öffentliche Einrichtungen, Verwaltungsgebäude, Europäische Geschichte, Vereinigtes Königreich, Großbritannien, Architecture, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain, ARCHITECTURE / History / General, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments