{"title":"Steven Parissien","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the distinguished author and historian, \u003cem\u003eSteven Parissien\u003c\/em\u003e. Renowned for his engaging narratives and meticulous research, Parissien offers readers a captivating journey through the intricacies of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eBuilding Britannia\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a fascinating exploration into architectural history and the cultural evolution that shaped Britain. Parissien expertly combines scholarly insight with storytelling, making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff, culture enthusiast, or simply love a compelling read, Steven Parissien's books promise to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the arts. Dive into his works and discover the compelling stories behind some of the world's greatest cultural achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"building-britannia-by-steven-parissien-9781801108751","title":"Building Britannia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ambitious history of Britain told through the stories of twenty-five notable structures, from the Iron Age fortification of Maiden Castle in Dorset to the Gherkin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilding Britannia\u003c\/em\u003e is a chronicle of social, political, and economic change seen through the prism of the country's built environment, but also a sequence of closely observed studies of a series of intrinsically remarkable structures: some of them beautiful or otherwise imposing; some of them more coldly functional; all of them with richly fascinating stories to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteven Parissien tells both a national story, tracing how a growing sense of British nationhood was expressed through the country's architecture, and also examines how these structures were used by later generations to signpost, mythologise, or remake British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRubbing shoulders with some 'expected' building choices – the Roman baths at Aquae Sulis, the early Gothic splendour of Lincoln Cathedral, and the Tudor jewel that is Little Moreton Hall – are some striking inclusions that promise to open doors into what will be, for many readers, less familiar areas of social history. These include The Briton’s Protection, a Regency pub close in Manchester city centre, and the Edwardian Baroque Electric Cinema in Notting Hill, one of the country's oldest working cinemas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThus, as well as identifying the relevance of certain iconic structures to the unfolding of the national story, \u003cem\u003eBuilding Britannia\u003c\/em\u003e finds fascination and meaning in the everyday and the disregarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832596353260,"sku":"9781801108751","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7187603482829.jpg?v=1758392625"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-parissien.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}