A Vision of Britain

by Charles III

Makes a personal plea for urban development that preserves the unique character and tradition of towns and cities, arguing that architecture serves the aesthetic and practical needs of the average citizen

Genres: Architecture, British Literature, Politics, Art, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published October 21, 1989

About the author

As the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, King Charles III is the king of the United Kingdom. He ascended to the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022. He is the oldest person ever to assume the British throne.

Under public scrutiny his entire life, Charles graduated from Trinity College before embarking on a military career which culminated with him commanding the HMS Bronington. He married Diana Spencer in the summer of 1981 to huge media fanfare, though the couple would eventually divorce in 1996 after years of gossip and scandal. Charles later wed longtime love, Camilla Parker Bowles, some time after Princess Diana's death. He is the father of Princes William and Harry and is also a grandfather. Among his many philanthropic and environmental endeavors are the Prince’s Trust and the Prince’s Rainforest Project.

Reviews

[Sophie]

I enjoyed the king's views on architecture. Lovely pictures.

[Kate]

Outdated but still great pics and sketches by now King C.

[Tom]

Have you been to Poundbury? This awful manifesto should have been a warning to the good people of Dorchester. Accident of birth doesn't make you fit to be head of state and neither does it grant you taste in architecture.

[Michael Heath-Caldwell]

Interesting book on British architecture.

[Johnnelle Walker]

Seeing the architectural feats of Britain was amazing, HRH has taste that is too contemporary for my liking.

[Bruce]

A very interesting book on maintaining and keeping the historical history of Britain through its architecture.