| #1338332 in Books | Countryside Books | 2012-03-01 | 2012-03-01 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 8.00 x.20 x5.80l,.45 | File type: PDF | 64 pages | ||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| Good into to the subject|By Nicholas I.|Easy text; good examples. A few more pictures would have been lovely. Drawings and cutaways are very helpful. Short discussion of Tudor style influence on more modern buildings at the end. The meat is the thematic exposition of exterior, interior and surrounds of the Tudor house, from decor to use. Comprehensive overview for the casual|About the Author|Trevor Yorke is an experienced author and artist who specialises in period architecture. His many books include British Architectural Styles, Georgian & Regency Houses Explained, and The English Village Explained
The Tudor period was dominated by King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. The houses still standing from that time are typified by black and white timber framed buildings and rambling rows of quaint cottages around a village green. This book explains the rich range of domestic houses built during the era. There are five separate sections, which deal with social change; structure and materials; styles and dating details; interiors; and gardens and landscapes. There is also...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Tudor Houses Explained (Britain's Living History) | Trevor Yorke. I really enjoyed this book and have already told so many people about it!