The City Churches: A Short Guide With Illustrations And Maps
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A compact yet richly informative architectural and historical guide, this volume presents the historic churches of the City of London with clarity and scholarly care. Margaret E. Tabor chronicles the origins, architectural styles, and ecclesiastical histories of these remarkable buildings, many of which survived the Great Fire of 1666 only to be rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren and other master architects. Illustrated throughout and accompanied by maps, the guide instructs visitors and enthusiasts alike on how to locate and appreciate each church within the dense urban fabric of the Square Mile. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, it serves as an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand the spiritual and architectural heritage woven into the heart of London.
Author: Margaret E. Tabor
Format: Hardback
Genre: Architecture
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A compact yet richly informative architectural and historical guide, this volume presents the historic churches of the City of London with clarity and scholarly care. Margaret E. Tabor chronicles the origins, architectural styles, and ecclesiastical histories of these remarkable buildings, many of which survived the Great Fire of 1666 only to be rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren and other master architects. Illustrated throughout and accompanied by maps, the guide instructs visitors and enthusiasts alike on how to locate and appreciate each church within the dense urban fabric of the Square Mile. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, it serves as an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand the spiritual and architectural heritage woven into the heart of London.