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The Growth of the English House / A short history of its architectural development from 1100 to 1800

By J. Alfred Gotch
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A concise history traces the evolution of English domestic architecture from medieval keeps and fortified manor houses through Tudor and Elizabethan symmetry and Renaissance influences to Palladian and later eighteenth-century interiors. It describes structural forms — keeps, halls, and manor plans — and details such as doorways, windows, fireplaces, chimneys, roofs, ceilings and staircases; examines shifts in planning, ornament, and the role of amateur patrons; and surveys exteriors and interiors across successive periods. The text is illustrated and supplemented by a chronological list of buildings, a glossary, and a brief bibliography for further study.

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J. Alfred Gotch

J. Alfred Gotch was an English architect and architectural historian known for his contributions to the study of English architecture. His notable works include "Early Renaissance Architecture in England," which provides a detailed account of Tudor, Elizabethan, and Jacobean architectural styles, and "The English Home from Charles I. to George IV," which explores the evolution of domestic architecture and design during a transformative period in English history. Gotch's writings reflect a deep understanding of architectural development, particularly from the medieval period through the 18th century, making him a significant figure in the field of architectural history.

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