Rogers, Chris

How to Read London: A crash course in London Architecture

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ISBN 13:: 9781782404521
author:: Rogers, Chris
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The Ivy Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 17.27 x 13.72 x 1.78 centimetres
Genre:: Travel, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:: New
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London's architecture is shaped by its unique history, where private ownership and enterprise have played a significant role in defining the city's landscape. From the elegant West End squares and crescents of the Classical townscape, to the medieval, Tudor and Victorian enclaves of the City and East End, each area tells its own story through its design. Over 2,000 years of settlement have given London its distinctive architectural heritage, with the city evolving from a centre of commerce, culture and finance to a global hub. This book explores how the built environment reflects the city's transformation from imperial capital to modern metropolis, revealing the ways in which London's domestic, civic and commercial landscape has adapted and evolved. Through its examination of the city's architecture, "How to Read London" offers a fascinating insight into the city's history and development, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the city's unique character.

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