Unbuilt Oxford
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Howard Colvin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Unbuilt Oxford by Howard Colvin presents a fascinating architectural history, chronicling the ambitious and often grand designs for the city that never came to fruition. This scholarly work illustrates a hidden layer of Oxford's development, detailing the visions of architects and planners whose blueprints remained on paper. It uncovers the political, economic, and social forces that shaped these unrealized projects, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of a historic city. The book argues for the significance of these 'unbuilt' structures in understanding the aspirations and constraints of different eras, providing a rich tapestry of what Oxford could have been.
Author: Howard Colvin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Yale University Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Unbuilt Oxford by Howard Colvin presents a fascinating architectural history, chronicling the ambitious and often grand designs for the city that never came to fruition. This scholarly work illustrates a hidden layer of Oxford's development, detailing the visions of architects and planners whose blueprints remained on paper. It uncovers the political, economic, and social forces that shaped these unrealized projects, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of a historic city. The book argues for the significance of these 'unbuilt' structures in understanding the aspirations and constraints of different eras, providing a rich tapestry of what Oxford could have been.