John Nash: The Prince Regent's Architect
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Terence Davis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Country Life Limited, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine, top-edge discoloured from tanning, foxing to pages.
Terence Davis's John Nash: The Prince Regent's Architect chronicles the remarkable career of one of Britain's most influential urban planners and designers. This authoritative biography presents a comprehensive examination of Nash's innovative architectural vision, which profoundly shaped the landscape of Regency London and beyond. The text details his iconic projects, including Buckingham Palace and Regent's Park, revealing the intricate political and artistic currents that influenced his grand designs. Davis uncovers the complex relationship between Nash and his royal patron, illustrating how their collaboration transformed the capital into a city of enduring elegance. This essential volume offers a compelling portrait of a master architect whose legacy continues to define a significant period in British architectural history.
Author: Terence Davis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Country Life Limited, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine, top-edge discoloured from tanning, foxing to pages.
Terence Davis's John Nash: The Prince Regent's Architect chronicles the remarkable career of one of Britain's most influential urban planners and designers. This authoritative biography presents a comprehensive examination of Nash's innovative architectural vision, which profoundly shaped the landscape of Regency London and beyond. The text details his iconic projects, including Buckingham Palace and Regent's Park, revealing the intricate political and artistic currents that influenced his grand designs. Davis uncovers the complex relationship between Nash and his royal patron, illustrating how their collaboration transformed the capital into a city of enduring elegance. This essential volume offers a compelling portrait of a master architect whose legacy continues to define a significant period in British architectural history.