English Architecture: A Concise History

by David Watkin

"From Saxon times to the present day, David Watkin directs the reader on a rich and enlightening journey that outlines the whole story of English architecture, focusing on buildings that can still be seen today. The emphasis of this admirable and highly readable study is on the most exciting and ground-breaking periods and styles of English architectural genius."--BOOK JACKET.

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction, History

216 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

David John Watkin, MA PhD LittD Hon FRIBA FSA (born 1941) is a British architectural historian. He is an Emeritus Fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge, and Professor Emeritus of History of Architecture in the Department of History of Art at the University of Cambridge. He has also taught at the Prince of Wales's Institute of Architecture.[1]
David Watkin is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He is Vice-Chairman of the Georgian Group, and was a member of the Historic Buildings Council and its successor bodies in English Heritage from 1980-1995.

Reviews

[Jill Rebryna]

Thank you for Gothic Revival Victorian Era!!!

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked up this book for a course on British history. Easy read with interesting information and a good level of depth.

[Azad Azadi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I translated this book to Persian.