Architecture of England Scotland & Wales

A guide to the architectural history and significance of the most famous structures in Britain Britain is a gold mine for the student of architecture. Ranging from ancient times to the present day - from Stonehenge to the Millennium Dome - this volume's 76 entries include palaces, casties; bridges, churches, country houses, and various public buildings and monuments, as well as such well-known features of British architecture and design as terraced houses, suburban semi-detached houses, and public telephone klosks. Detailed yet accessible to nonspecialist readers, the alphabetical entries also provide cross-references and lists of additional information sources in both print and electronic formais. Appendices list the entries by location, architectural style, and architect/designer; explain the defining characteristics of major British architectural styles: and discuss the importance of the Crown, paerage, and Parliament in British architectural history. Besides a detailed subject index, the volume also includes a timeline, a general bibliography, a glossary of architectural terms, and an introduction that traces the development of British architecture from prehistoric and Roman times to the 21st century. * Part of the Reference Guides to National Architecture series * Provides detailed architectural 'biographies' of the buildings * Discusses architecture in its historical and cultural context