The Architectural History of the University of Cambridge and of the Colleges of Cambridge and Eton 2 Part Paperback Set
The Architectural History of the University of Cambridge and of the Colleges of Cambridge and Eton 2 Part Paperback Set
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GBPRobert Willis' monumental architectural history of the University of Cambridge, first published in 1886 in a revised and extended edition by his nephew J. W. Clark, was hailed as 'one of the most important contributions to the social and intellectual history of England which has ever been made by a Cambridge man.' These fully illustrated volumes are here reprinted in their entirety, with a modern introduction by Professor David Watkin. Although Willis and Clark has always been recognised by those interested generally in the conservation of buildings and in the historic development of architectural style and taste, its unique collection of over three hundred plans, antique and specially commissioned engravings is alone sufficient to make this an indispensable work of reference on Cambridge architecture before the onset of the modern age.
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September 2009Multiple copy pack
9780521135955
872 pages
229 × 152 × 13 mm
0.39kg
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part I. Introduction:
- 1. Object of the present work. The medieval conception of a University and a college. Foundations which preceded Colleges, with a list of hostels at Cambridge
- 2. Historical sketch of the foundations of Colleges at Oxford and Cambridge
- and of the community for which they were intended
- 3. Authorities used in the present work. College accounts. Manuscript collections of Baker and Cole. Pans and views of Cambridge
- Part II. The Architectural History of the Colleges and University Buildings:
- 1. Peterhouse
- 2. Clare Hall
- 3. Pembroke College
- 4. Gonville and Caius College
- 5. Trinity Hall
- 6. Corpus Christi College
- 7. King's College and Eton College
- Appendix
- Additions to the first volume.
