The Lives Of The British Architects

""The Lives of the British Architects: From William of Wykeham to William Chambers"" is a historical book written by Edwin Beresford Chancellor and published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives and works of some of the most prominent British architects from the 14th to the 18th century. It covers the biographies of architects such as William of Wykeham, Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, and William Chambers, among others. The book delves into the cultural, social, and political contexts in which these architects lived and worked, and how their works reflected the changing architectural styles and trends of their time. The book is a valuable resource for historians, architects, and anyone interested in the history of British architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.