British Architectural Styles: An Easy Reference Guide (England's Living History)

A compact and useful guide, filled with detailed drawings, to help put a date on the variety of buildings one sees when travelling through Britain. This guide covers an immense range of structures and styles from 1500 to 1950. In addition, it includes a glossary of architectural terms and a historical time chart. This book will prove an invaluable companion, whether visiting grand houses open to the public, or just simply strolling the streets of villages, towns, and cities.