Historical Britain : a comprehensive account of the development of rural and urban life and landscap...
Historical Britain : a comprehensive account of the development of rural and urban life and landscape from prehistory to the present day / Eric S. Wood ; illustrated by Rex Nicholls.
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Publisher
London : Harvill Press, 1995.
Date
1995.
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NQ941/31
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxii, 624 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 24 x 25 cm.
Contents
Abbreviations of County Names -- The Personality of Britain -- The Land -- The Village -- Parks, Gardens, and Sports -- The Evolution of Towns -- Houses -- The Church -- The Styles of Architecture -- Castles and Military Works -- Public Buildings -- Communications and Trade -- Crafts -- Industries -...
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Publisher
London : Harvill Press, 1995.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1995.
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Summary
Rich in fascinating detail, from the general (how a medieval cathedral was built) to the particular (the effect of climatic changes on 18th century fashion). Historical Britain enables the reader to understand not only the specific subject - whether a long barrow, a fortified bridge or a Victorian pumping station - but also its chronological place...
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Historical Britain : a comprehensive account of the development of rural and urban life and landscape from prehistory to the present day / Eric S. Wood ; illustrated by Rex Nicholls.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 580-604) and indexes.
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NQ941/31
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74VMxgazJ6ed
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMxgazJ6ed
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ISBN
1860460313
9781860460319
DDC
941
MMS ID
991002754109702626