Synopses & Reviews
Stepping away from conventional analyses of materials or style and into the previously unexplored world of the house owner, this book takes a fresh look at both the social, as well as the architectural, importance ofand#160; the 18th-century London town house. Drawing on rich and entertaining evidenceand#151;both documentary and anecdotaland#151;Rachel Stewart explores why, and how, so many people pursued life in the city. She not only discusses some of the major architects of the day and their most famous buildings, but she also uncovers what occupants of town houses thought about their property; why and how they chose or built their houses; how they paid for them, used them, decorated them, and disposed of them; and what uses it had for them beyond simple accommodation.
About the Author
Rachel Stewart is Director of the Centre for Career Management Skills at the University of Reading.