02559cam a22003373u 4500 42007 UtSlPG 20260610133948.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11007134 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA Phillimore, Lucy Sir Christopher Wren: His Family and His Times : With Original Letters and a Discourse on Architecture Hitherto Unpublished. 1585-1723. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-02-04 E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi, KD Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana) "Sir Christopher Wren: His Family and His Times" by Lucy Phillimore is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life, contributions, and legacy of Sir Christopher Wren, a prominent architect known for his role in rebuilding St. Paul's Cathedral and other significant structures during a transformative period in English history. It is likely to appeal to those interested in architecture, history, and the intricate connections between personal and professional life during the 17th century. The opening of the text introduces the complexities surrounding biographical accounts of Sir Christopher Wren, noting the challenges of accessing reliable materials. The author reflects on previous biographies, highlighting their shortcomings and the necessity for a more comprehensive exploration of Wren's life. The narrative outlines the ancestry of the Wren family and begins to sketch the profile of his father, Matthew Wren, who played an influential role in shaping Wren's early life and career. This section sets the stage for a deeper examination of Wren's life against the backdrop of significant historical events, artistic achievements, and family dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632-1723 Wren family Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42007 82846 82846