James Elmes Books

James Elmes was an English architect, civil engineer, and writer on the arts. He championed the application of artistic principles to engineering and architecture, documenting the work of significant artists and historical developments. His prolific writing explored architectural theory, urban design, and artistic criticism, offering valuable insights into the practice and history of the arts.

A Practical Treatise on Architectural Jurisprudence

Metropolitan Improvements, Or London in the 19Th Century

A Topographical Dictionary of London and Its Environs: Containing Descriptive and Critical Accounts of All the Public and Private Buildings, Offices,

Metropolitan Improvements; Or London in the Nineteenth Century ...: A Series of Engravings

London and Its Environs in the Nineteenth Century,: Illustrated by a Series of Views From Original Drawings,

London and Its Environs in the Nineteenth Century,: Illustrated by a Series of Views From Original Drawings,
394 pages
14 hours of reading
Metropolitan Improvements; Or London in the Nineteenth Century ...: A Series of Engravings
184 pages
7 hours of reading
A Topographical Dictionary of London and Its Environs: Containing Descriptive and Critical Accounts of All the Public and Private Buildings, Offices,
438 pages
16 hours of reading
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Metropolitan Improvements, Or London in the 19Th Century
508 pages
18 hours of reading
This book provides a comprehensive account of the urbanization and industrialization of London in the 19th century, and the impact of these changes on the city's physical layout, social landscape, and cultural identity. The authors offer a detailed analysis of the major architectural, engineering, and infrastructural projects that transformed London into a modern metropolis, and explore the broader historical and cultural contexts that shaped these developments. This is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of London or urban studies.
London in the Nineteenth Century
432 pages
16 hours of reading
Experience the bustling metropolis of 19th century London through the eyes of poet John Lawrence. This epic poem captures the sights, sounds, and people of the world's largest city during a time of great change and upheaval. From the streets of Whitechapel to the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, Lawrence's words bring the city to life in vivid detail.
A Practical Treatise on Architectural Jurisprudence
296 pages
11 hours of reading
Metropolitan Improvements: Or, London in the Nineteenth Century, Displayed in a Series of Engravings of the New Buildings, Improvements, &c. by t
346 pages
13 hours of reading
Lectures on Architecture, Comprising the History of the Art From the Earliest Times to the Present Day: Delivered at the Surrey and Russell Institutio
456 pages
16 hours of reading