Splendours Of The Raj: British Architecture In India, 1660 To 1947
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Philip Davies
Binding: Hardback
Published: JOHN MURRAY, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Splendours Of The Raj presents a magnificent visual and historical account of the architectural legacy left by the British in India. This compelling work chronicles the grand structures, from opulent palaces to administrative buildings, that defined the era of the British Raj. It illustrates the fusion of European and Indian design principles, revealing the ambition and artistry behind these monumental constructions. The narrative details the social and political contexts that shaped these architectural marvels, offering a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal period in Indian history.
Author: Philip Davies
Binding: Hardback
Published: JOHN MURRAY, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Splendours Of The Raj presents a magnificent visual and historical account of the architectural legacy left by the British in India. This compelling work chronicles the grand structures, from opulent palaces to administrative buildings, that defined the era of the British Raj. It illustrates the fusion of European and Indian design principles, revealing the ambition and artistry behind these monumental constructions. The narrative details the social and political contexts that shaped these architectural marvels, offering a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal period in Indian history.