Jan Morris Libri

Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat traces the momentous decline and fall of the greatest of empires - from Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee to the death of Winston Churchill in 1965.

The opening volume of Morris’s “Pax Britannica Trilogy,” this richly detailed work traces the rise of the British Empire, from the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne in 1837 to the celebration of her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. Index. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

The British Empire was one of the most astonishing phenomena of modern history: a quarter of the earth's landmass (almost 11 million square miles) under the suzerainty of a small island off the Atlantic coast of Europe. The empire has been acquired almost by accident, an island here, a port there, but by the end of the nineteenth century it dominated the lives of over 372 million people. The English language, British ideals, British notions of justice and civilization, British taste in art and architecture could be found in every corner of the world, in Europe, Africa, America, Asia, Australasia and on what the Colonial Office list as 'nearly all the isolated islands and rocks in the ocean'.

A richly illustrated pictorial celebration of London's churches and cathedrals within Greater London.

This centerpiece of the trilogy captures the British at the height of their vigor and self-satisfaction, imposing their traditions and tastes, their idealists and rascals, on diverse peoples of the world.

From Calcutta to the Himalayas, Patrick French's biography explores the life of Francis Younghusband, a figure who encapsulates the romance and folly of Britain's imperial past. Younghusband's journey began as a military adventurer and evolved into that of a radical visionary advocating free love. French chronicles the unpredictable life of this maverick, who led the 1904 British invasion of Tibet, discovered a new route from China to India, and organized early expeditions up Mount Everest, all while attempting to establish a new world religion. Critics have praised the narrative as "full of excitement and insight, humour and curiosity" (Michael Holroyd) and "breathtakingly accomplished" (Observer). The writing is described as "beautifully written, wise, balanced, fair, funny, and extremely original" (William Dalrymple), and the work has been called "dazzling" (Niall Ferguson). The Independent on Sunday noted the book as a "rare gem" that sets new standards for historical biography. Patrick French is an acclaimed author, having received multiple awards for his works, including the Somerset Maugham Award and the Royal Society of Literature W. H. Heinemann Prize, among others.

Spectacular aerial photography of the new Europe.

A history of the city derived from its architecture from Manchu days through to the exciting 90s. Hong Kong's ever changing cityscape is breathtaking, not only for its nocturnal glitter as seen from the heights of Victoria Peak but for the architectural diversity of its shimmering towers of commerce. This remarkable sweep of history is captured in stunning photography, and supported with a lively and evocative essay by historian and travel writer Jan Morris.

"Glass Houses explores daring and dynamic glass homes all over the world, plus examples of glass as an element of interior design. The first chapter, Pioneers, discusses the work of the architects of the last century who embraced the potential of glass, including Mies van der Rohe, Richard Neutra, John Lautner and Richard Rogers. Glass Structures looks at innovative contemporary homes where glass plays a significant role in the construction. Landscape Houses and Urban Houses explore homes where glass has been used to marry the interior and exterior through a dramatic use of windows and walls of glass. Finally, Glass Features considers the increasingly popular use of glass as an element of interior design. This is essential reading for all those wanting to learn more about contemporary architecture, keen to build a house where glass plays a major role or to introduce striking glass elements to an existing home."--Publisher's description

Jan Morris has given us a brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable exploration the history, architecture, geography, and culture of one of England's most historic, beautiful, enigmatic and visited cities - Oxford. This is the perfect guide for local historians, visitors to the city, and prospective students of the famous university. schovat popis