Town Houses of Medieval Britain (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies)
Publisher: Paul Mellon Centre BA; Yale University Press; For Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Published: November 1, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780300093858
Subjects: History of specific subjects; Houses, apartments, flats, etc; c 1000 CE to c 1500; c 1500 to c 1600; c 500 CE to c 1000 CE; Architecture; British Isles; United Kingdom, Great Britain; Domestic; History - General; International Architecture - British; Residential; Architecture / History; General; Architecture, Domestic; Architecture, Medieval; Cities and towns; Great Britain
Description: "This book explores British medieval houses, from humble to grand, in greater detail than ever before. Architectural historian Anthony Quiney synthesises the most current archaeological, architectural and historical findings to present a comprehensive survey of houses throughout Britain from the early fifth century to the ascent of James VI of Scotland to the English throne in 1603.

The book features over 300 fascinating illustrations that include medieval depictions of houses and their occupants, historic prints and photographs, as well as numerous explanatory drawings."--Jacket.