Architecture of England, Scotland, and Wales (Reference Guides to National Architecture)
Publisher: Greenwood Press; Greenwood
Published: June 30, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9780313318504
Subjects: Social Science; Architecture; Sociology; British Isles; Criticism; Architecture / General; Popular Culture - General; Great Britain
Description: "Ranging in era from ancient times to the present day - from Stonehenge to the Millennium Dome - this volume's 75 entries include palaces, castles, bridges, churches, country houses, and various public buildings and monuments, as well as such well-known features of British architecture and design as terraced houses, suburban semi-detached houses, and public telephone kiosks. Detailed yet accessible to nonspecialist readers, the alphabetical entries also provide cross-references and lists of additional information sources in both print and electronic formats. Appendixes list the entries by location, architectural style, and architect/designer; explain the defining characteristics and major British architectural styles; and discuss the importance of the Crown, peerage, and Parliament in British architectural history. Besides a detailed subject index, the volume also includes a timeline, a general bibliography, a glossary of architectural terms, and an introduction that traces the development of British architecture from prehistoric and Roman times to the 21st century."--Jacket.