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.
1902163508 9781902163505
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George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Architects and patrons--Great Britain Architecture--Great Britain--18th century. Architecture--History--Great Britain--19th century
Great Britain--Kings and rulers Great Britain--History--George III, 1760-1820 Great Britain--Intellectual life--18th century Great Britain--Intellectual life--19th century