Town Houses of Medieval Britain
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Book Description
This uniquely wide-ranging book explores British medieval houses, from humble to grand, in greater detail than ever before. Anthony Quiney synthesizes the most current archaeological, architectural, and historical findings to present a survey of houses throughout Britain from the early fifth century to the ascent of James VI of Scotland to the English throne in 1603. The book features over 300 illustrations that include medieval depictions of houses and their occupants, historic prints and photographs, as well as numerous explanatory drawings. In the first part of the book, Quiney considers a variety of political, religious, and economic contexts and their influence on medieval building. The second part looks at the houses themselves: royal palaces; the houses of burgesses, craftsmen, and clergy; hovels of the impecunious; as well as social buildings such as guildhalls, almshouses, and hospitals.
About the Author
Anthony Quiney is emeritus professor of architectural history, University of Greenwich.
Town Houses of Medieval Britain (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies S.),Anthony Quiney,Paul Mellon Center BA,0300093853,Architecture,Architecture, Domestic,Architecture, Medieval,Cities and towns,Domestic,General,Great Britain,History - General,International Architecture - British,Architecture / History,British Isles,History of specific subjects,Houses, apartments, flats, etc,United Kingdom, Great Britain,c 1000 CE to c 1500,c 1500 to c 1600,c 500 CE to c 1000 CE
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