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Discover the compelling narrative of **Building St Paul's**, a captivating book that provides an in-depth look at the iconic cathedral dominating London's skyline for over 300 years. This stunning volume, published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in 2020, spans 176 pages of rich illustrations and engaging text, making it a must-have for history enthusiasts and architecture lovers alike. Delve into the era following the Great Fire of London, led by the esteemed architect Sir Christopher Wren, and explore the essential contributions of the dedicated craftsmen, contractors, and overseers involved in this monumental project.
Historians and readers will appreciate James Campbell's meticulously researched account, which highlights the untold stories of ordinary laborers like quarrymen and stonemasons who tirelessly shaped the cathedral's materials. Campbell paints a vivid picture of life on a 17th-century construction site, shedding light on the workers' daily tasks, their varied fates—from the poorly paid to those who amassed fortunes—and the financial struggles that nearly derailed the project.
**Building St Paul's** is not merely a biography of a building; it’s a narrative of collaboration, resilience, and the human spirit. This beautifully illustrated book is ideal for anyone fascinated by the history of London, architectural heritage, or the complexities of large-scale construction projects.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780500295502.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500295502
Year: 2020
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 176
Description:
Building St Paul's tells the story of the cathedral that has dominated London's skyline for 300 years and of those responsible for its construction from the time of the disastrous Great Fire to final completion in 1708.
The figure of Sir Christopher Wren is well known, but this book also considers those ordinary craftsmen, the contractors and overseers, the quarrymen on the Isle of Portland, the humble stonemasons and carpenters who shaped the materials. James Campbell is the first historian to plough through the documents in search of these people: he describes life on a seventeenth-century building site, the workers' day-to-day responsibilities, how some were poorly paid while others became millionaires. He also unravels the struggles for money that at one time threatened to undermine the whole enterprise.
Campbell's account reaffirms St Paul's not only as one man's masterwork, but as an incredible collaborative achievement.
Historians and readers will appreciate James Campbell's meticulously researched account, which highlights the untold stories of ordinary laborers like quarrymen and stonemasons who tirelessly shaped the cathedral's materials. Campbell paints a vivid picture of life on a 17th-century construction site, shedding light on the workers' daily tasks, their varied fates—from the poorly paid to those who amassed fortunes—and the financial struggles that nearly derailed the project.
**Building St Paul's** is not merely a biography of a building; it’s a narrative of collaboration, resilience, and the human spirit. This beautifully illustrated book is ideal for anyone fascinated by the history of London, architectural heritage, or the complexities of large-scale construction projects.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780500295502.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500295502
Year: 2020
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 176
Description:
Building St Paul's tells the story of the cathedral that has dominated London's skyline for 300 years and of those responsible for its construction from the time of the disastrous Great Fire to final completion in 1708.
The figure of Sir Christopher Wren is well known, but this book also considers those ordinary craftsmen, the contractors and overseers, the quarrymen on the Isle of Portland, the humble stonemasons and carpenters who shaped the materials. James Campbell is the first historian to plough through the documents in search of these people: he describes life on a seventeenth-century building site, the workers' day-to-day responsibilities, how some were poorly paid while others became millionaires. He also unravels the struggles for money that at one time threatened to undermine the whole enterprise.
Campbell's account reaffirms St Paul's not only as one man's masterwork, but as an incredible collaborative achievement.