How to Read London

Name: How to Read London
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SKU: 9781782404521
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A crash course in London Architecture

By Chris Rogers

Series: How to Read

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Over 2,000 years of settlement have created London's distinctive architectural heritage. How to Read London explores how private enterprise shaped the city's diverse areas, from the elegant West End squares to the medieval, Tudor, and Victorian districts of the City and East End. This book reveals the evolution of London's domestic, civic, and commercial landscape, tracing its transformation from an imperial capital to a dynamic global city.
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Ideal for enthusiasts of arts and culture, particularly those fascinated by architecture and the history of London. Perfect for walkers, tourists, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of the city's built environment.

A crash course in London architecture.

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Over 2,000 years of settlement give London its unique architectural heritage. Private enterprise shaped it and defined its parts: elegant West End squares may hallmark the classical townscape, but medieval, Tudor, and Victorian enclaves identified by occupation or class make their own statement, notably in the City and East End.

How to Read London reveals how London's domestic, civic, and commercial landscape has evolved and adapted from imperial capital to global city.

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Praised as "a superbly illustrated crash course on metropolitan architecture" by This England, the book is also called "the perfect companion for anyone who walks the capital" by The London Society. The Daily Telegraph highlights its clear explanations, helpful diagrams, and detailed information about dates, architects, and engineers, making it a handy resource for understanding London's architectural history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782404521

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ivy Press

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Chris Rogers Non-Fiction Series: How to Read

About the Author

Chris Rogers writes on architecture and visual culture, informed by twenty years of investigation, research and conversations with practitioners. He creates and leads architectural tours, often working closely with architects, and is the author of The Power of Process: The Architecture of Michael Pearson (2010) and How to Read Paris (2016).

How to Read London