The architect king : George III and the culture of the Enlightenment
Watkin, David, 1941-2004
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David Watkin argues that King George III was a monarch of both the ancien r¿̐ưegime and of the Enlightenment. The author presents the evidence that reveals that the king had a life-long interest in architecture and building.
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Imprint:
London : Royal Collection, 2004.
Collation:
224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
ISBN:
9781902163505 (hbk)1902163508 (hbk)
Dewey class:
941'.073'092
Language:
English
Subject:
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820Architecture -- Great Britain -- 18th centuryArchitecture -- Great Britain -- 19th centuryGreat Britain -- Kings and rulersGreat Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 18th centuryGreat Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
BRN:
277946