ISBN10: 0500201129, ISBN13: 9780500201121, [publisher: Thames & Hudson, London] Softcover Paperback. Sir Christopher Wren overcame a complete lack of formal training and scan firsthand knowledge of European architecture to become a master of his art. He built nothing before he was thirty; but by the time he was seventy and still very active, his achievements rivaled those of any European architect. Wren was gifted with a fertile imagination, and his artistic gifts were complemented by his brilliant technical ingenuity. This combination is apparent in Wren's greatest work, St. Paul's Cathedral in London, which required rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1666. The famous dome of St. Paul's is a masterpiece of engineering, but it is also considered among the most beautiful in the world; it occupies a striking place in the London skyline as a legacy to England's greatest architect. This intelligent, well-illustrated survey by the late Margaret Whinney includes discussions of Wren's churches and secular buildings, and provides a look at several of his unexecuted designs. Sir Christopher Wren overcame a complete lack of formal training and scant firsthand knowledge of European architecture to become a master of the art. He built nothing before he was 30, but by age 70, his achievements rivaled those of any European architect. This intelligent survey by the late Margaret Whinney includes discussions of Wren's ...
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ISBN10: 0500201129, ISBN13: 9780500201121, [publisher: London : Thames and Hudson] Softcover First Edition Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: World of art library, architecture. Physical description: 216 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, plans, portrait ; 22 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-208). Contents: Early years -- The turn to architecture -- The city churches -- The planning of St Paul's -- The building of St Paul's -- Secular buildings before 1688 -- The mature secular buildings -- Conclusion. Subjects: Wren, Christopher Sir 1632-1723; Criticism and interpretation; St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England); Architects Great Britain; Seventeenth century; Eighteenth century; Decoration and ornament, Architectural; Architectural drawing. 1 Kg.
[Galway, Ireland] [Publication Year: 1971]
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[Uxbridge, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1998]

London Thames and Hudson 1992 Reprint. Soft cover Very Good. No Jacket Glossy card covers, pp.216, bw ills. Biography of Wren and study of his work in the World of Art series. Rather extensive but neat highlighting to text else clean and tight. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.

Thames & Hudson 1998 Trade paperback Thames & Hudson. 1987. First paperback, first reprint. Softback. Book: Very Good. 8.5x6. 216pp. Frontis, profuse b/w photos & illus.

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[Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1998]
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Thames and Hudson Ltd 1985 Paperback Very good ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.

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ISBN10: 0500201129, ISBN13: 9780500201121, [publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd] Softcover &Uumlber den AutorrnrnMargaret Whinney (1897-1975) was an English art historian who taught at the Courtauld Institute. Her published works included books on British sculpture and architecture.KlappentextrnrnSir Christopher W.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0500201129, ISBN13: 9780500201121, [publisher: THAMES & HUDSON] Softcover "Dr Whinney has provided something that was much needed, a brief, clear, extremely well illustrated outline of Wren?s life and building? (The Guardian) "One could not wish for a sounder or more inviing introduction to the subject" (The Architectural Review) "Concise, intelligent and well illustrated" (The Burlington Magazine) "More fully than has been attempted before, Dr Whinney traces the historical background to Wren?s career as a government architect in periods of financial stringency and idelogical conflic? (Apollo) "Dr Whinney leads one through his more glorious buildings and past the more interesting of his unexecuted designs at an invigorating pace" (The Economist) "An admirable study of our greatest architect. In this welcome book on his life and achievement the author has given as concise and readable an account as could be desired" (The Financial Times) 460 gr.
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ISBN10: 0500201129, ISBN13: 9780500201121, [publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd] Softcover &Uumlber den AutorrnrnMargaret Whinney (1897-1975) was an English art historian who taught at the Courtauld Institute. Her published works included books on British sculpture and architecture.KlappentextrnrnSir Christopher W.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 1985]
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London, England Thames & Hudson 1998 Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 216 p. Contains: Illustrations. World of Art.

ISBN10: 0500201129, ISBN13: 9780500201121, [publisher: Thames & Hudson] Softcover illustrated edition. 216 pages. 8.25x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1998]

Thames and Hudson 1998 Softcover Very Good+ 0500201129. Tigh book in glossy covers; unmarked but for stamp to front endpaper; 166 plates; World of Art; 216 pages.

Thames and Hudson Ltd 11/25/1985 01 Paperback Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.

London: Thames and Hudson, Date: 1971. 1st Edition. Softcover. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 216 pages: illustrations, facsimiles, plans, portrait 22 cm. Contents: Early years -- The turn to architecture -- The city churches -- The planning of St Paul's -- The building of St Paul's -- Secular buildings before 1688 -- The mature secular buildings -- Conclusion. Subjects: Wren, Christopher Sir 1632-1723. Wren, Sir Christopher 1632-1723 architect, mathematician, astronomer. Wren, Christopher Sir 1632-1723 Criticism and interpretation. Wren, Christopher Sir 1632-1723 Studies. Architects Great Britain 17th century. Architects Great Britain; Biography. Genre: Bibliography. Biographies. Illustrated. 1971. London: Thames and Hudson ISBN 0500201129 9780500201121 [IE]

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[Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1998]

ISBN10: 0500201129, ISBN13: 9780500201121, [publisher: London: Thames and Hudson] Softcover Very good paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 216 pages. Notes: Includes bibliography, list of illustrations and index. Includes 166 illustrations. Subjects: Architecture. Wren. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1997]
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Thames & Hudson 1998 Softcover New Illustrated edition. 216 pages. 8.25x6.00x0.50 inches.

Thames & Hudson 1998 Trade paperback New Series: World of Art S. Num Pages: 216 pages, 166 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; 3JF; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454. 1998. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.

ISBN10: 0500201129, ISBN13: 9780500201121, [publisher: London : Thames and Hudson] Softcover First Edition Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 216 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, plans, portrait 22 cm. Subjects; Wren, Sir Christopher 1632-1723 architect, mathematician, astronomer. St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England). Architects Great Britain 17th century. Architecture, Modern 17th-18th centuries Great Britain. 1 Kg.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1971]
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ISBN10: 0500201129, ISBN13: 9780500201121, [publisher: Thames & Hudson] Softcover New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1998]

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[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1998]

Thames & Hudson 1998-05-01 Paperback New Size: 8x5x0; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!