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Countryside Books
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English
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The Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s swept away the sobriety of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, bringing in homes that were bright, colourful and exciting. Drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian forms and modern architecture, Art Deco is arguably the most distinctive style of the 20th century and is characterised by streamlined white houses and geometric patterned interiors. The innovative and glamorous designs of the period are still
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Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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From the art deco factories of the 1920s through to the skyscraper boom of the twenty-first century, Modern London takes you on an illustrated tour of the capital's ever-changing landscape. Shaped variously by war, economics, population growth and design trends, the city has been moulded by some of the greatest modern architects and to this day remains a centre of building design and experimentation. Through intricate graphic illustrations and accessible...
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This excellent memoir by the Commander of the First Division, then of Third Corps, and finally of the 2nd Army during World War I. He led his army at the Battle of Cantigny, the first sustained American offensive of the First World War.
Lieutenant General Robert Lee Bullard (January 5, 1861—September 11, 1947) was a senior officer of the United States Army. He was involved in conflicts in the American Western Frontier, the Philippines, and World...
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The Architectural Press
Pub. Date
1938.
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English
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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A new edition of Batsford's classic 1930s guide to England's cathedrals, with foreword by Simon Jenkins.
This classic guide from 1934 gives a brief account and pictorial review of every Church of England cathedral in England that existed at the time. Simply and concisely written to be read by anyone with an interest in the subject, the book features cathedrals from the mighty York Minster, Durham and Canterbury through St Albans to Ripon and Southwark.
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White Lion Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"Oxford is one of the jewels of European architecture, much loved and much visited. The city offers an unparallelled collection of the best of English building through the centuries. Matthew Rice's Oxford is a feast of delightful watercolour illustrations and an informed and witty text, explaining how the city came into being and what to look out for today. While the focus is on architectural detail, Rice also describes how the city has been shaped...
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"Over 1000 entries, all updated for 2009 and illustrated with new colour photographs ... practical guide to the city's best structures and styles ... entries are arranged chronologically within geographical sections ... Each section opens with a summary of the architectural and social history of the area, while a general introduction gives a concise, century-by-century history of London's architecture ... time charts show the development of major...
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