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John N. Summerson

One of the leading British architectural historians of the 20th century.

British architectural historian (1904–1992)

Born	1904
Died	1992

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Architecture in Britain 1530-1830

by John N. Summerson
First published in 1950
42 editions, 7 ebooks
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Georgian London: An Architectural Study.

by John N. Summerson
First published in 1945
35 editions, 5 ebooks
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The Classical Language of Architecture

by John N. Summerson and Alan Powers
First published in 1707
28 editions, 5 ebooks
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The Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood: A Short Account of Its History and Architecture

by John N. Summerson
First published in 1951
18 editions, 3 ebooks
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Inigo Jones

by John N. Summerson
First published in 1966
14 editions, 3 ebooks
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Concerning Architecture: Essays on Architectural Writers and Writing Presented to Nikolaus Pevsner

by John N. Summerson
First published in 1968
11 editions, 4 ebooks
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John Nash: Architect to King George IV

by John N. Summerson First published in 1935
11 editions, 1 ebook
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Sir Christopher Wren

by John N. Summerson
First published in 1953
11 editions, 2 ebooks
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Heavenly Mansions and Other Essays on Architecture

by John N. Summerson
First published in 1948
9 editions, 3 ebooks
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Victorian Architecture in England: Four Studies in Evaluation

by John N. Summerson First published in 1970
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Sir John Sloane 1753 to 1837

by John N. Summerson First published in 1952
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Architecture in England.

by John N. Summerson First published in 1946
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The Architecture of the Eighteenth Century

by John N. Summerson First published in 1986
3 editions, 1 ebook

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The microcosm of London

by John N. Summerson First published in 1943
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The Life and Work of John Nash, Architect

by John N. Summerson First published in 1980
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The Sheldonian in its time: an oration delivered to commemorate the restoration of the theatre, 16 November 1963.

by John N. Summerson First published in 1964
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A new description of Sir John Soane's Museum

by John N. Summerson First published in 1984
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Inigo Jones: Lecture on a Master Mind, British Academy, 1964

by John N. Summerson First published in 1964
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What Is a Professor of Fine Art?: An Inaugural Lecture Delivered in the University of Hull on 17 November 1960 by Sir John Summerson

by John N. Summerson First published in 1961
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The Architectural Association 1847-1947.

by John N. Summerson First published in 1947
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British architectural historian (1904–1992)

Born	1904
Died	1992

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OLID: OL235078A
ISNI: 0000000121451933
VIAF: 100216554
Wikidata: Q552784
Inventaire.io: wd:Q552784

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