Nikolaus Pevsner Libri

The book serves as a thorough exploration of County Durham, highlighting its rich architectural diversity and captivating history. It delves into the unique aspects of the region, showcasing its landmarks, cultural significance, and notable sites. Readers can expect detailed insights into the county's heritage, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Northern England's architectural landscape.

The Making of the English Urban Landscape tells the story of our towns and cities and how they came into being over the last two millennia.

Hailed by Frank Whitford, art critic for The Sunday Times, as the best book about this fascinating artist that Ive ever read, this scholarly and thoughtprovoking book, available again after some time out of print, casts a remarkable light on Caspar David Friedrich, the leading German Romantic artist of the 19th century.

This handbook covers natural rubber, synthetic rubber, chemicals and additives, processing of elastomers, and rubber testing and analysis. Contents: Rubber Technology. Introduction, Definitions, Historical Background. Natural Rubber (NR). Synthetic Rubber (SR). Chemicals and Additives. Processing of Elastomers. Testing and Analysis. Trade Names and Manufacturers of Synthetic Rubbers and Rubber Chemicals.

Publication of this book, one of six devoted to the buildings of London, marks the completion of the long-awaited revision of the original Pevsner guides and brings the account of the capital’s buildings entirely up to date.This fascinating volume provides a historical introduction to a uniquely diverse area as well as a detailed gazetteer of individual buildings. Along the Thames, relics of a powerful industrial and maritime past remain, and in the East End, Hawksmoor’s Baroque churches still tower over Georgian houses. The contributions of generations of immigrants are reflected in places of worship and cultural centers, while a century of social housing has produced architecture now of historic interest. Further out, medieval churches and country mansions stand among the suburban streets and proud civic buildings.

The book explores the diverse landscapes and architectural heritage of a region that spans from Morecambe Bay to the Pennine mill towns. It highlights historic sites like Lancaster's Georgian buildings, Blackpool's seaside architecture, and notable rural landmarks such as Stonyhurst Jesuit school and Scarisbrick Hall. Each location is detailed in a gazetteer, complemented by a historical overview, maps, over a hundred color photographs, and an illustrated glossary, making it a comprehensive reference and guide for enthusiasts of architecture and local history.