The Lives of the British Architects: From William of Wykeham to William Chambers (1909)

""The Lives of the British Architects: From William of Wykeham to William Chambers"" is a historical account of the lives and works of prominent British architects from the 14th to the 18th century. Written by Edwin Beresford Chancellor and first published in 1909, this book chronicles the lives of architects such as William of Wykeham, who was responsible for the design of Winchester Cathedral, and Inigo Jones, who was instrumental in introducing classical architecture to England. The book also covers the work of Christopher Wren, who designed St. Paul's Cathedral, and William Chambers, who was responsible for the design of Somerset House. The author provides detailed information on each architect's life, their major works, and the cultural and historical context in which they lived and worked. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British architecture and the influential figures who shaped it.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.