Indian Summer: Lutyens, Baker, And Imperial Delhi

Indian Summer: Lutyens, Baker, And Imperial Delhi

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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: Robert Grant Irving
Binding: Paperback
Published: YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased spine. Faded cover.

This historical account chronicles the ambitious architectural undertaking of constructing New Delhi. It details the monumental collaboration and eventual rivalry between Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, two titans of British imperial design. The narrative presents a meticulous examination of the political, social, and artistic forces that shaped the creation of India's new capital. Irving illustrates how their grand vision transformed the landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the city's identity and the legacy of the British Raj. This authoritative work offers profound insights into the complexities of colonial urbanism and the enduring power of architectural ambition.

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Description

Author: Robert Grant Irving
Binding: Paperback
Published: YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased spine. Faded cover.

This historical account chronicles the ambitious architectural undertaking of constructing New Delhi. It details the monumental collaboration and eventual rivalry between Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, two titans of British imperial design. The narrative presents a meticulous examination of the political, social, and artistic forces that shaped the creation of India's new capital. Irving illustrates how their grand vision transformed the landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the city's identity and the legacy of the British Raj. This authoritative work offers profound insights into the complexities of colonial urbanism and the enduring power of architectural ambition.