The Buildings Of England: Oxfordshire
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A cornerstone of architectural scholarship, The Buildings of England: Oxfordshire is part of the celebrated Pevsner Architectural Guides series, presenting a meticulous county-by-county survey of England's built heritage. The volume catalogs and assesses the architectural significance of buildings across Oxfordshire, from the soaring medieval spires and collegiate quadrangles of Oxford itself to the manor houses, parish churches, and vernacular structures scattered throughout the surrounding countryside. Written with authoritative precision and a discerning critical eye, it instructs readers on matters of style, period, and craftsmanship, offering detailed descriptions that reward both the casual visitor and the serious architectural historian. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, grounding each entry in historical context while illustrating the broader narrative of English architectural development across the centuries. An indispensable reference for anyone with a passion for heritage, history, or the built environment of one of England's most architecturally rich counties.
Author: Jennifer Sherwood And Nikolaus Pevsner
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Penguin Books
Genre: Architecture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A cornerstone of architectural scholarship, The Buildings of England: Oxfordshire is part of the celebrated Pevsner Architectural Guides series, presenting a meticulous county-by-county survey of England's built heritage. The volume catalogs and assesses the architectural significance of buildings across Oxfordshire, from the soaring medieval spires and collegiate quadrangles of Oxford itself to the manor houses, parish churches, and vernacular structures scattered throughout the surrounding countryside. Written with authoritative precision and a discerning critical eye, it instructs readers on matters of style, period, and craftsmanship, offering detailed descriptions that reward both the casual visitor and the serious architectural historian. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, grounding each entry in historical context while illustrating the broader narrative of English architectural development across the centuries. An indispensable reference for anyone with a passion for heritage, history, or the built environment of one of England's most architecturally rich counties.