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John Betjeman and Nikolaus Pevsner were opposites. Both, however, had a profound influence on the way Britain looks today. This work charts their contemporaneous rise as style warriors. In Pevsner's case, it examines his transformation from a respected German art historian, specializing in Mannerism, to the determined exponent of international modernism, intent on the imposition of a functional townscape upon post-war Britain. In Betjeman's case, it explores his conversion from idealistic young journalist, acclaiming the dawn of the machine age, concrete, steel and all, to the great lyric poet, who, in mourning the destruction of our historic landmarks and towns, effectively launched the Heritage Industry. As Timothy Mowl reveals in this study, the two rivals became, behind a polite facade, irreconcilable foes who fought for the supremacy of their alternative visions until the same fatal illness struck them down.
Timothy Mowl has written revisionist biographies of Horace Walpole (1996) and William Beckford (1998), and academic studies on Elizabethan and Jacobean style, Inigo Jones and John Wood the Elder in the same questioning spirit. The two books which have led him to this present analysis of the tensions between John Betjeman and Nikolaus Pevsner were The Sack of Bath - And After (1989), co-written with Adam Fergusson, and Cheltenham Betrayed (1995). Both concerned the defence of places threatened by the pervasive British uncertainly on all matters of architectural style and urban values.
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Good. 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: GOR004641621
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. 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: GOR001971531
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Nº de ref. del artículo: 8340386-20
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Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780719559099. Nº de ref. del artículo: 5821757
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Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780719559099. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9387696
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Librería: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, Reino Unido
First Edition. Small dent in top edge of front board/front dust jacket panel. Otherwise a bright, tidy copy in tight binding. Dust jacket not price-clipped. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Nº de ref. del artículo: BOOKS304651I
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Librería: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, Reino Unido
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Librería: Magnolia Books, Seattle, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. As new hardcover book in as new dust-jacket. Unread. First edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 002275
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Librería: Heartwood Books, A.B.A.A., Charlottesville, VA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good Plus. First Edition. First Printing. Very Good, internally clean, solid hard cover with light bumping to the top and bottom of the spine and a name and place in ink on the front endpaper. In a complete Very Good Plus dust jacket. #. Nº de ref. del artículo: 16878
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