Sir Christopher Wren: His Family And His Times, 1585-1723 (1881)
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ISBN10: 1164407392
ISBN13: 9781164407393
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164407393
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sir Christopher Wren: His Family and His Times, 1585-1723 is a historical biography written by Lucy Phillimore and published in 1881. The book tells the story of Sir Christopher Wren, a renowned English architect, mathematician, and astronomer who lived during the 17th and 18th centuries. The author explores Wren's family background, his education, and his achievements in various fields, including his designs for St. Paul's Cathedral and other notable buildings in London. The book also delves into the political and cultural climate of the time, providing a rich context for understanding Wren's life and work. With detailed research and engaging prose, Sir Christopher Wren: His Family and His Times, 1585-1723 offers a fascinating look at one of England's most influential figures and his lasting impact on architecture and science.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.
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