Historical Britain : A Comprehensive Account of the Development of Rural and Urban Life and Landscape from Prehistory to the Present Day
Language: English
Published by The Harvill Press, 1995
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Trumpington Fine Books Limited, Gilmilnscroft, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomTrumpington Fine Books Limited
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Type: Z 624pp. First edition. The text is accompanied by illustrations throughout. There is a name & date inscription in biro to the head of the front end paper. The head of the spine of the book has been slightly bumped & two board corners have been lightly bumped. Otherwise fresh and clean. The dust wrapper has not been price clipped, though has a nik to the tail - with a slight associated chip. There is also a short tear to the head of the spine. Nonetheless the wrapper is essentially complete & fresh. A very good copy.
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- Title
- Historical Britain : A Comprehensive Account of the Development of Rural and Urban Life and Landscape from Prehistory to the Present Day
- Author
- Wood, Eric
- Publisher
- The Harvill Press
- Publication year
- 1995
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good Minus
- Binding
- Burgundy Boards
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1860460313
- ISBN 13
- 9781860460319
- Illustrator
- Nicholls, Rex
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Item weight
- 61 ounces
- Dimensions
- Large 8vo Oblong
- Seller catalogs
- History - British
Armed with this hugely informative book, with its clear explanations and lively illustrations of everything from Iron Age forts to iron bridges, the reader can unravel and make sense of Britain's past more completely than ever before.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Reviews
Preceding the body of the work is a helpful five-page glossary of terms from architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning. The main text treats major subjects chronologically (villages; parks, gardens, and sports; churches; castles and military works; public utilities; etc.). As applicable, information is given on who erected the structure, what its purpose was at the time of construction, and subsequent changes. The text is generously supported by clear, numbered, black-and-white photographs, maps, and line drawings, and there are six colorplates.
Several lengthy appendixes conclude the work. "Sites and Museums" lists all the sites mentioned in the text. "Further Reading" is an extensive bibliographic essay citing additional sources of information. There are indexes of people, place-names, and subjects. These, and the detailed table of contents at the front, must be used for efficient location of desired information.
Although Historical Britain contains much pertinent information and will be of value to adult readers interested in architecture or British history, it is not arranged for quick reference and thus will probably be more useful as a circulating title than as a reference book.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Trumpington Fine Books Limited
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