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This delightful book is the first comprehensive architectural guide to Bath, Englandâs finest Georgian city. Full of new discoveries and lively descriptions of the cityâs notable buildings, the book follows in the great tradition of the Pevsner series. It features superb, specially taken color illustrations throughout and numerous easy-to-use walking maps.
The great set-pieces of BathÂthe famous Pump Room, The Circus, Royal CrescentÂare embedded in a graceful urban landscape developed by a long succession of gifted local architects. The cityâs Roman roots are represented by the remains of its extraordinary baths, its medieval prosperity by the splendid Abbey. Exquisite villas and terraces on the surrounding hills add further variety. For all who share an interest in the buildings of BathÂfrom architect to historian, tourist to armchair travelerÂthis is an irresistible volume.
About: First published in 1932, this is the story of eighteenth century Bath, where Beau Nash ruled as uncrowned king for so many years, the fashionable members of English society found a splendid justification for improving their health and enjoying themselves at the same time.
About: This delightful book is the first comprehensive architectural guide to Bath, Englandâs finest Georgian city.
About: Traces the history of the English resort and describes the town's cultural and social life
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