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100 1 _aGotch, J. Alfred
_q(John Alfred),
_d1852-1942
245 1 4 _aThe English Home from Charles I. to George IV. :
_bIts Architecture, Decoration and Garden Design
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-02-16
508 _aMWS, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The English Home from Charles I. to George IV." by J. Alfred Gotch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the evolution of English domestic architecture, decoration, and garden design from the 17th to the early 19th centuries. It reflects on how societal changes influenced the design and functionality of homes during this period, focusing on a transition from fortresses to spaces of comfort and elegance. At the start of the book, the author provides a broad overview of the history of the English house, marking the significant changes that began in the Elizabethan era. He discusses how homes evolved with a shift in focus toward pleasure and domesticity, influenced by a growing interest in classic architectural styles from Italy. Gotch emphasizes the importance of key figures like Inigo Jones in shaping this architectural landscape. The introduction sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of various architectural styles and design principles that emerged over the centuries, encouraging readers to consider the personal and historical significance of homes within the context of English culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: B. T. Batsford, 1918
653 _aArchitecture, Domestic -- England
653 _aGardens -- England
653 _aInterior decoration -- England
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/englishhomefromc00gotciala
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67419
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