Sir John Vanbrugh V1

By John Vanbrugh

Book Overview

Sir John Vanbrugh V1 is a biography of the English architect and playwright Sir John Vanbrugh, written by W. C. Ward. The book is the first of two volumes and covers Vanbrugh's life from his birth in 1664 to the year 1704. Vanbrugh is known for his work on some of the most iconic buildings in England, including Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. He was also a successful playwright, with his most famous work being The Relapse. The book delves into Vanbrugh's personal life, including his relationships with women and his involvement in political and social circles. It also explores his work as an architect and playwright, providing insight into his creative process and the challenges he faced in his career. Overall, Sir John Vanbrugh V1 is a comprehensive and detailed biography of one of England's most influential architects and playwrights.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428661034
• ISBN13: 9781428661035
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"