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OverviewThis is the first full biography from childhood of the eminent British Architect Sir Herbert Baker. Written with the full cooperation of his family and with access to his archive and private papers, it gives an account of his remarkable life as the leading architect to the British Empire. From London, through the commemoration of the empire's war dead in France, via South Africa and Australia to India, he celebrated the might of an empire that once ruled a quarter of the world. He was an intimate friend of many of most fascinating men of his age, including Cecil Rhodes, Lawrence of Arabia, John Buchan, Jan Smuts and, of course, his fellow architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. After a Victorian architectural apprenticeship in London and on to becoming the most prolific architect of his age in South Africa, he built the new imperial capital of New Delhi in India with Lutyens, before returning to London. These built or rebuilt such landmark buildings as the Bank of England, South Africa House, India House, Rhodes House, and the stands for Lords Cricket Ground, as well as numerous churches and private houses. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John StewartPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.490kg ISBN: 9781476684345ISBN 10: 1476684340 Pages: 270 Publication Date: 18 November 2021 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. 1862–1892: “The Spirit of England” 2. 1892–1896: “Land of Hope and Glory” 3. 1897–1901: “Imperial March” 4. 1901–1904: “The Light of Life” 5. 1904–1909: “The Pipes of Pan” 6. 1909–1912: “Civic Fanfare” 7. 1912–1913: “The Crown of India” 8. 1913–1915: “A Song of Union” 9. 1915–1917: “A War Song” 10. 1917–1921: “For the Fallen” 11. 1921–1925: “Merchant Adventurers” 12. 1925–1931: “Pageant of Empire” 13. 1931–1946: “Through the Long Days” Epilogue: “Fate’s Discourtesy” Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Stewart is based in Buckinghamshire, just north of London and up until 2015 led one of the UK’s largest multi-disciplinary architectural practices. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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