The development of English building construction / by C.F. Innocent

Innocent, Charles Frederick

ISBN 10: 0715352997 / ISBN 13: 9780715352991

Published by Newton Abbot: David and Charles Reprints, 1971

About this Item

Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: (26), 294 pages: illus, map, plan; 24 cm. Subjects: Architecture, Domestic Great Britain History.Building Great Britain.Building construction England, to 1916. Genre:Illustrated. 3 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 345864

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The development of English building construction / by C.F. Innocent
• Publisher: Newton Abbot: David and Charles Reprints
• Publication Date: 1971
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715352997
• ISBN 13: 9780715352991
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 3 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

The Development of English Building Construction was originally published in 1916. Its author, C. F. Innocent, had an great passion for his subject and an extensive knowledge of English architecture. He wrote this volume as a reaction to the predominant position of ecclesiastical buildings in other works on English construction history, wishing instead to give precedence to the small but significant works of architecture that constitute a true history of English construction. Innocent's work focuses on cruck-framed homes and farm buildings, as well as stone and cob-walled dwellings. There is also a discussion of traditional roofing techniques and the cultural and linguistic significance of English architecture through the ages. Innocent's points are well evidenced, eloquently argued and supported by a series of intriguing black and white illustrations. This book will continue to fascinate and invigorate any reader with an interest in English construction history, whether passing or professional.

Book Description

Originally published in 1916 C. F. Innocent wrote this volume as a reaction to the predominant position of ecclesiastical buildings in other works on English construction history, wishing instead to give precedence to the small but significant works of architecture that constitute a true history of English construction.