Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 462 pages; xv, 462 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 25 cm. Subjects: Wren, Christopher Sir 1632-1723 - Studies. Architects - England - Biography.
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"This lively, sympathetic and hugely informative biography brings us closer to Wren than ever before." - Frances Spalding, "Independent "From the Trade Paperback edition.
This portrait of Christopher Wren (1632-1723), the great British architect, aims to show us the man behind the legend. Wren was a founder of the Royal Society, he mapped the moon and the stars, investigated the problem of longitude and the rings of Saturn, and carried out groundbreaking experiments into the circulation of the blood. His observations on comets, meteorology and muscular action made vital contributions to the developing ideas of Newton, Halley and Boyle. This book presents a complete picture of this genius: the Surveyor of the King's Works, running the nation's biggest architectural office and wrestling with corruption and interference; the pioneering anatomist; the mathematician, devising new navigational instruments and lecturing on planetary motion. But this biography also shows us the man behind the legend: Wren was married and widowed twice; he fathered a mentally handicapped child; he quarrelled with his colleagues and fell foul of his employers; he scrambled over building sites and went to the theatre and drank in coffee-houses. This book explores what it was like to be at Oxford during the Commonwealth, as a generation struggled to make sense of a society in chaos; it recreates the tensions which tore apart the court of Charles II; and it sets out to bring to life the petty jealousies that formed an integral part of both the building world and the scientific milieu of the Royal Society.
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: USED_ASNEW. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.95. Nº de ref. del artículo: G022404298XI2N00
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. This portrait of Christopher Wren (1632-1723), the great British architect, aims to show us the man behind the legend. Wren was a founder of the Royal Society, he mapped the moon and the stars, investigated the problem of longitude and the rings of Saturn, and carried out groundbreaking experiments into the circulation of the blood. His observations on comets, meteorology and muscular action made vital contributions to the developing ideas of Newton, Halley and Boyle. This book presents a complete picture of this genius: the Surveyor of the King's Works, running the nation's biggest architectural office and wrestling with corruption and interference; the pioneering anatomist; the mathematician, devising new navigational instruments and lecturing on planetary motion. But this biography also shows us the man behind the legend: Wren was married and widowed twice; he fathered a mentally handicapped child; he quarrelled with his colleagues and fell foul of his employers; he scrambled over building sites and went to the theatre and drank in coffee-houses. This book explores what it was like to be at Oxford during the Commonwealth, as a generation struggled to make sense of a society in chaos; it recreates the tensions which tore apart the court of Charles II; and it sets out to bring to life the petty jealousies that formed an integral part of both the building world and the scientific milieu of the Royal Society. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002030338
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: USED_GOOD. This portrait of Christopher Wren (1632-1723), the great British architect, aims to show us the man behind the legend. Wren was a founder of the Royal Society, he mapped the moon and the stars, investigated the problem of longitude and the rings of Saturn, and carried out groundbreaking experiments into the circulation of the blood. His observations on comets, meteorology and muscular action made vital contributions to the developing ideas of Newton, Halley and Boyle. This book presents a complete picture of this genius: the Surveyor of the King's Works, running the nation's biggest architectural office and wrestling with corruption and interference; the pioneering anatomist; the mathematician, devising new navigational instruments and lecturing on planetary motion. But this biography also shows us the man behind the legend: Wren was married and widowed twice; he fathered a mentally handicapped child; he quarrelled with his colleagues and fell foul of his employers; he scrambled over building sites and went to the theatre and drank in coffee-houses. This book explores what it was like to be at Oxford during the Commonwealth, as a generation struggled to make sense of a society in chaos; it recreates the tensions which tore apart the court of Charles II; and it sets out to bring to life the petty jealousies that formed an integral part of both the building world and the scientific milieu of the Royal Society. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR005807720
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Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: UNSPECIFIED. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL2272457
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. First Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Nº de ref. del artículo: 8515493-6
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: USED_ASNEW. First Edition. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 48414112-75
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Librería: Unique Books, Lexington, KY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: USED_FINE. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: b-791-20
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Librería: Frances Wetherell, Cambridge, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: USED_FINE. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing with complete number string. Virtually as new. Appears unresd. Nº de ref. del artículo: 006995
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Librería: Robin's books, Abingdon, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. Ex Library book usual markings Front end paper removed Dust jacket covered with non adhesive plastic Some wear to edges of dust jacket. Nº de ref. del artículo: 001045
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Librería: MW Books, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: UNSPECIFIED. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xv, 462 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Wren, Christopher Sir - 1632-1723. Architects - Great Britain ; Biography. 1 Kg. Nº de ref. del artículo: 301084
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