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Watkin, David, 1941-

The architect king : George III and the culture of the Enlightenment / David Watkin. - 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), plans (some colour) ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-217) and index.

King of England, elector of Hanover -- A royal topography -- George III's patronage of the arts and sciences -- The architectural patronage of the royal family -- The education of a prince : tutors, advisers, friends -- A taste of France : works at the start of the reign -- George III, the royal academy, and Somerset House -- The architecture of chivalry and the return to Windsor -- Landscape, agriculture, and architecture : Richmond and Windsor -- Architecture and court culture in England and on the continent. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.



ISBN: 1902163508 9781902163505

LCCN: 2005472829

Subjects--Personal Names:
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Architects and patrons--Great Britain
Architecture--Great Britain--18th century.
Architecture--History--Great Britain--19th century

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Great Britain--Kings and rulers
Great Britain--History--George III, 1760-1820
Great Britain--Intellectual life--18th century
Great Britain--Intellectual life--19th century

LC Class. No.: NA966.5.G45 / W38 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 941.073092