Stewart, John
Sir Herbert Baker: Architect to the British Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9781476684345
- author:
- Stewart, John
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- McFarland & Co Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 234
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 centimetres (0.50 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Sir Herbert Baker Architect to the British Empire is the first full biography from childhood of this eminent British Architect. Written with the full cooperation of his family and with access to his archive and private papers, it provides an account of his remarkable life as the leading architect to the British Empire.
From London to India, South Africa and Australia, Baker celebrated the might of an empire that once ruled a quarter of the world. He was an intimate friend of many fascinating men of his age, including notable figures from politics, literature and architecture.
This biography explores Baker's remarkable career, which saw him build or rebuild landmark buildings such as the Bank of England, South Africa House, India House, Rhodes House, and the stands for Lords Cricket Ground, as well as numerous churches and private houses. His legacy is a testament to his skill and dedication as an architect.
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