The Building of England by Simon Thurley

The Building of England by Simon Thurley

From awe-inspiring Norman castles, to the homes we live in, Simon Thurley explores how the architecture of this small island influenced the world.

‘This is a truly stupendous achievementThurley […] is one of the best architectural historians alive in the world – a real scholar. [The book] is an instant classic. Every household should have one […] This is a beautiful object, crammed with superb colour photographs and ground plans and elevations.’ A. N. Wilson, Evening Standard

‘This is an impressive book – for its scholarship, for its easy didacticism, for the care with which Thurley has thought things through, and for its inclusiveness. “A bicycle shed is a building; Lincoln Cathedral is a piece of architecture,” said the great architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner: Thurley shows that both have a story to tell.’ The Sunday Times

Praise for Simon Thurley’s previous books:

‘The rarest of things – a coffee table book that is also supremely engaging to read.’ Bill Bryson, The Times

'[A] stupendous new work of scholarship … it makes the history complete’ Clive Aslet, Country Life

‘The text is engagingly written, authoritative and lavishly produced – a revelation and a delight.’ Country Life

‘A rich evocation’ History Today

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

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ISBN 13	9780007301409
ISBN 10	0007301405
Title	The Building of England
Author	Simon Thurley
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2013-12-06
Number of pages	544
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.