Buy this book on-line David Watkin : Architect King: George III and the Culture of the EnlightenmentRoyal Collection Enterprises Ltd, 2006 ISBN 1902163508
XL. Book is in excellent condition with a tiny amount of wear showing at the unbumped lower corners and bottom spine, a minimal amount of white spattering on back lower cover doesn't show much. Otherwise Fine. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, with one small closed tear 1/3rd way up spine. Heavily illustrated. "George III was an ambitious patron of both the sciences and the arts. In this ground-breaking new survey David Watkin looks closely at the King's contribution to the area that interested him most deeply -- architectural design. George III's lifelong involvement in building and landscaping is placed in the context of his keen support for manufacturing, the scientific revolution and agricultural innovation, all of which were characteristic concerns of the Age of Improvement. Furthermore, taking into account the latest research into the role of the court in the political and cultural life of Europe before the French Revolution, Professor Watkin looks afresh at the significance of the King's position within the Holy Roman Empire.". Architecture. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Oversize Hardback. Jacket: Very Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of David Watkin : Architect King: George III and the Culture of the Enlightenment. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including incunabula, antiquarian books, livres rares, rare books and libri rari. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |