Men From The Ministry: How Britain Saved Its Heritage Simon Thurley Yale University Press Αγγλικά Βιβλία Arts Architecture

Between 1900 And 1950 The British State Amassed A Huge Collection Of Over 800 Historic Buildings Monuments Sites Opened Them To Public This Engaging Book Explains Why Extraordinary Collecting Frenzy Took Place Locating It In Fragile Nostalgic Atmosphere Interwar Years Dominated By Neo-Romanticism Cultural Protectionism Government’s Activities Were Mirrored Establishment Dozens Voluntary Bodies Including Council For Protection Rural England Society Ancient National Trust Men From Ministry Sets All Activity First Time Its Political Economic Contexts Painting Picture Country Traumatized War Fearful Losing What Was Left History Government That Actively Set Out Protect Dissects Program Established Modern On Deep Historical Roots Σελίδες: 224 Έτος Έκδοσης: 0915 Διαστάσεις: 15 9X15 9Cm