From the step roadways of New England and the Mid-Atlantic States, to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of the Southeast and the high altitude assaults of the Mountain West, the most difficult climbs are all included in these pages.
John Summerson Books
November 25, 1904 – November 10, 1992
"A guide to cycling climbing and the most difficult hill climbs in Colorado."
Between 1714 and 1830, squares, stucco and brick terraces, churches, parks and thoroughfares transformed the appearance of London. The author paints a picture of the architect's aims, the technical innovations and the social and political background which determined the character of these changes.
Brilliantly written essays on the aesthetic principles and enduring motives of architecture.
The Classical Language of Architecture
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Architecture in Britain 1530 to 1830
- 588 pages
- 21 hours of reading
The author charts the development of architectural theory and practice from Elizabeth I to George IV. Questions of style, technology, and the social framework are resolved as separable but always essential components of the building worlds.
