Building the Georgian city
Ayres, James1998
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Georgian architecture had its roots in the Great Fire of London in 1666. This sparked the need for rapid redevelopment which was achieved through the relaxation of restrictive building practices. This book investigates the decline in such standards.
Main title:
Building the Georgian city / James Ayres.
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Imprint:
New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, c1998.
Collation:
vii, 280 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., plans, ports. ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780300075489 (hbk)
Dewey class:
720.94209
Language:
English
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BRN:
104248