The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated

In «The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated,» Edmund Sharpe offers a meticulous examination of English architectural styles from the Norman Conquest to the Gothic Revival. This seminal work is characterized by its clear, systematic delineation of architectural periods, accompanied by detailed illustrations that serve to enhance the reader's understanding of each style's unique features. Sharpe's scholarship reflects the Victorian era's burgeoning interest in historical architecture, situating the text within a context of both architectural theory and practice, as he seeks to foster an... Next