The Growth of the English House by J. Alfred Gotch

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Author Gotch, J. Alfred (John Alfred), 1852-1942
LoC No. 10008272
Title The Growth of the English House
A short history of its architectural development from 1100 to 1800
Original Publication United Kingdom: B. T. Batsford,1909.
Note Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits MWS, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Growth of the English House" by J. Alfred Gotch is a historical account of the evolution of domestic architecture in England from the 12th to the 18th century. Likely written in the early 20th century, the book aims to narrate the transformation of English homes, tracing their development through architectural styles and social changes. Gotch's exploration provides insights into the design elements and features that characterize various periods in English history, focusing on the practical aspects of living spaces. The opening of the work sets the stage by highlighting the significance of ancient structures like Norman keeps as the earliest forms of English housing. Gotch explains how these keeps evolved into more comfortable residential forms over time, detailing their basic layout, structural features, and the lifestyle of their inhabitants. He emphasizes the connection between modern homes and their medieval predecessors, suggesting that an understanding of historical architecture enhances appreciation for contemporary living environments. The beginning portion serves to pique interest in the architectural journey that shaped English homes, inviting readers into a narrative that intertwines history with the art of design. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Architecture, Domestic
Subject Architecture -- England
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EBook-No. 67574
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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