London from the Thames by Angelo Hornak
Without the Thames, London in its present form would not exist. Its tidal ebb and flow were of such great importance to early navigation that for centuries London was essentially a maritime city. The Thames was also London's main thoroughfare and consequently many famous landmarks line its banks. The Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Somerset House and Chelsea Hospital all present their most imposing aspect to the river. LONDON FROM THE THAMES takes the reader on a fascinating boat trip from the Thames Barrier in the east to Hampton Court in the west, exploring this historic river and the buildings and monuments on its banks. Angelo Hornak's stunning photographs, taken from his small boat, offer a unique perspective. The book is organised by chapters corresponding to the districts of London and, in addition to the modern pictures, fascinating engravings put the Thames in historical perspective. These include views of the Tower of London in the sixteenth century and a Ponte Vecchio-style Old London Bridge with its houses and shops.
The photgraphs are ravishing, and the accompanying text provides a lucid commentary on the history of the river and its buildingsWWW.BOL.COM
Angelo Hornak studied Architectural History at Oxford University and has made a career as a photographer. Besides running a large library of architectural photographs, he has illustrated a number of books, including histories of Canterbury Cathedral, York Minster, St Paul's Cathedral and Brighton Pavilion.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316850896 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316850896 |
| Title | London from the Thames |
| Author | Angelo Hornak |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 1999-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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