Architecture In Britain & Ireland 600-1500

Archer, Lucy,Smith, Edwin

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Publisher:Harvill Press ISBN:9781860464041 Published Date:7^th October 1999 Dimensions:224 X 234 X 32 mm Weight:1.5427 kilograms Pages:468 Binding:Paperback Condition:New

Short Description

The first volume in a series of three, this text offers an account of the architecture in Britain and Ireland between 600 and 1500. It includes a glossary of architectural terms and a gazetteer covering thousands of sites.

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Full Description

Everyone interested in architecture will find this book an indispensable companion to the discovery and appreciation of the astonishing number of Celtic, Saxon, Norman and medieval buildings and monuments which are still to be seen throughout Britain and Ireland. While providing a brief historical background to each period, it is mainly a comprehensive guide to the development and use of the wide range of surviving secular and ecclesiastical buildings, including church furnishings.

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