On a Grander Scale: The Outstanding Career of Sir Christopher Wren
On a Grander Scale: The Outstanding Career of Sir Christopher Wren
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A compelling biography of Britain’s greatest architect and visionary thinker.
Discover the extraordinary life of Sir Christopher Wren, the visionary behind St Paul’s Cathedral and one of the most remarkable minds in English history. In On a Grander Scale, acclaimed historian Lisa Jardine explores Wren’s genius across architecture, science, astronomy, anatomy, and mathematics—revealing a man whose imagination shaped a nation.
This vivid biography transports readers into seventeenth-century England, from the Great Fire of London to the dawn of modern scientific thought. Jardine uncovers Wren’s pioneering work as a founder of the Royal Society, his lifelong commitment to scientific discovery, and the remarkable engineering ambition behind his architectural masterpieces.
Both intimate and expansive, this book paints a richly detailed portrait of Wren’s personal life, friendships, loyalties, and the turbulent political landscape in which he forged his legacy. An essential read for lovers of history, architecture, and the story of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Product Details:
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 2 June 2003
Language: English
Dimensions: 15.3 × 4.6 × 23.4 cm
ISBN-13: 978-0007107766
SKU:9780007107766
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