The name Pevsner needs no introduction this is an ideal book for anyone with an interest in historic houses for the country house visitor looking for some architectural background, or for the lover of historic towns and villages who wants a clearer sense of the ways in which cities came to be the way they are, or for the owner of a period house who is on the lookout for guidancePhilip Wilkinson, English Buildings -- Philip Wilkinson * English Buildings * Will become useful quick-reference companions these almost pocket-sized volumes are an excellent starting point, the text and images admirably covering the basics without insulting the readers intelligence, while their well-designed pages make them handy reference guides, for that essential on the spot reminder of a difference between a stopped and a sunk chamfer.Judith Flanders, TLS -- Judith Flanders * TLS * "Brisk, beautifully illustrated chapters outlining the main stylistic developments in polite architecture"Paul Stamper, British Archaeology -- Paul Stamper * British Archaeology * "One of the many pleasures of these new compact books (sensibly produced in hardback at a reasonable price) is the way in which they subtly reveal the everyday architectural beauties that we so often pass by, unnoticed, in the hurriedness of modern life."Colin Thom, Transactions -- Colin Thom * Transactions *
