Architecture Of The British Empire
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Jan Morris, Charles Allen, Gillian Tindall, Colin Amery, Gavin Stamp, Robert Fermor-Hesketh
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: dust jacket slightly damaged on spine
This authoritative volume, Architecture Of The British Empire, presents a comprehensive historical and architectural analysis of the structures erected across the vast territories once governed by the British Crown. It chronicles the diverse styles and engineering feats that defined the imperial presence, from grand administrative buildings to functional infrastructure. Through the contributions of distinguished scholars, the text uncovers the cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped these monumental constructions. The work illustrates how these architectural legacies continue to inform our understanding of colonial power and its lasting imprint on global landscapes. This essential study offers a critical perspective on the ambition and impact of imperial design.
Author: Jan Morris, Charles Allen, Gillian Tindall, Colin Amery, Gavin Stamp, Robert Fermor-Hesketh
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: dust jacket slightly damaged on spine
This authoritative volume, Architecture Of The British Empire, presents a comprehensive historical and architectural analysis of the structures erected across the vast territories once governed by the British Crown. It chronicles the diverse styles and engineering feats that defined the imperial presence, from grand administrative buildings to functional infrastructure. Through the contributions of distinguished scholars, the text uncovers the cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped these monumental constructions. The work illustrates how these architectural legacies continue to inform our understanding of colonial power and its lasting imprint on global landscapes. This essential study offers a critical perspective on the ambition and impact of imperial design.