{"product_id":"2026770002032-secondhand-christopher-wren","title":"Christopher Wren","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed work of architectural biography, Christopher Wren by Martin S. Briggs chronicles the life and towering achievements of England's most celebrated architect, Sir Christopher Wren, whose genius reshaped the skyline of London following the Great Fire of 1666. Briggs presents a thorough account of Wren's prolific career, examining the design and construction of his masterworks, including St. Paul's Cathedral and the dozens of city churches that stand as monuments to his extraordinary vision. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible prose, the biography illuminates not only Wren's architectural innovations but also his parallel careers as a scientist and mathematician, underscoring the Renaissance breadth of his intellect. Briggs carefully details the social, political, and religious contexts that shaped Wren's commissions, offering readers a vivid portrait of Restoration England and the forces that drove its ambitious rebuilding. This authoritative study remains an essential volume for anyone captivated by the history of British architecture and the enduring legacy of one of its greatest practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839389741275,"sku":"2026770002032-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/3687bb90-8999-4679-a2f8-e0c0a3323fcb.png?v=1780561389","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770002032-secondhand-christopher-wren","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}