The City Of London: A Record Of Destruction And Survival

The City Of London: A Record Of Destruction And Survival

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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: C. H. Holden And W. G. Holford
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Architectural Press, 1951

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This authoritative historical account chronicles the architectural and urban evolution of London's historic core. It meticulously details the numerous challenges and devastations the City has endured, from ancient fires to wartime bombings. The narrative presents a compelling study of resilience, illustrating how the urban fabric has been repeatedly reshaped and revitalized. Readers will gain profound insight into the planning and reconstruction efforts that preserved the City's unique character amidst profound change. An essential work for historians, urban planners, and anyone fascinated by the enduring spirit of one of the world's great metropolises, The City Of London: A Record Of Destruction And Survival argues for the persistent vitality of urban centers.

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Description

Author: C. H. Holden And W. G. Holford
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Architectural Press, 1951

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This authoritative historical account chronicles the architectural and urban evolution of London's historic core. It meticulously details the numerous challenges and devastations the City has endured, from ancient fires to wartime bombings. The narrative presents a compelling study of resilience, illustrating how the urban fabric has been repeatedly reshaped and revitalized. Readers will gain profound insight into the planning and reconstruction efforts that preserved the City's unique character amidst profound change. An essential work for historians, urban planners, and anyone fascinated by the enduring spirit of one of the world's great metropolises, The City Of London: A Record Of Destruction And Survival argues for the persistent vitality of urban centers.