English Staircase: A Historical Account Of Its Characteristic Types To The End Of The Eighteenth Cen

The English Staircase is a historical account of the various types of staircases found in England up to the end of the eighteenth century. Written by Walter Hindes Godfrey and originally published in 1911, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of English staircase design, from the medieval period to the Georgian era. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular type of staircase. These include the straight staircase, the spiral staircase, the dog-leg staircase, and the geometrical staircase. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the characteristics of the particular type of staircase, as well as examples of notable examples from different periods of English history.In addition to its focus on the various types of staircases, The English Staircase also provides a broader historical context for the development of English staircase design. The book explores the social and cultural factors that influenced the design of staircases, as well as the technological innovations that made new types of staircases possible.Overall, The English Staircase is a fascinating historical account of a key element of English architectural design. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture, interior design, or English culture and society.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.