-- A unique combination of history and architecture. -- Features the little-explored genius of the first President. In George Washington, Architect. Allan Greenberg explores the first President's innovations as a designer of buildings and landscapes.He was an exemplary form-giver whose best work was conducted in his own back yards: Mount Vernon and Washington D.C The first part of this volume reveals how Washington not only redesigned the exterior and interior of his Mount Vernon mansion, but also designed the farm ...
Read More
-- A unique combination of history and architecture. -- Features the little-explored genius of the first President. In George Washington, Architect. Allan Greenberg explores the first President's innovations as a designer of buildings and landscapes.He was an exemplary form-giver whose best work was conducted in his own back yards: Mount Vernon and Washington D.C The first part of this volume reveals how Washington not only redesigned the exterior and interior of his Mount Vernon mansion, but also designed the farm buildings and sculpted the terrain into one of the most beautiful American gardens. Even as he led the Continental Army, he directed the day-to-day management of his estate. His designs revealed a brilliant gift for efficiency and harmony. The second part concerns a broader arena for experimentation: the new capital of the United States itself. Designed in 1791 by Washington's handpicked choice, Peter Charles L'Enfant, Washington, D.C. symbolically expresses the principles of the first democratic federal republic in history. Breaking with European design precedents to suggest a break with autocratic European systems of government, the new capital, Greenberg argues, was the material form democracy assumed: it was Washington's vision cast in stone. George Washington, Architect explores the construction of a nation, a city, a house and a farm as a unified activity directed by a single and singular - genius.
Read Less
Add this copy of George Washington, Architect to cart. $12.98, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Andreas Papadakis Publishers.
Add this copy of George Washington, Architect to cart. $14.20, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Andreas Papadakis Publishers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Like New. Like New condition. Like New dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of George Washington: Architect to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Andreas Papadakis Publisher,.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1901092186. Color and black and white illustrations throughout. First edition. Previous owner's name and date on front free endpaper, else fine in a fine dust jacket.
Add this copy of George Washington, Architect to cart. $72.00, new condition, Sold by BC BOOKS of FL rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from APOLLO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Andreas Papadakis Pub.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
NEW CONDITION. NEW DUST JACKET. //NO REMAINDER MARK//NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKS OF ANY KIND (no names or inscriptions, no bookplate, no underlining, etc) //NOT PRICECLIPPED//NEW MYLAR COVER//
Add this copy of George Washington: Architect to cart. $23.99, very good condition, Sold by Russell Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Victoria, BC, CANADA, published 1999 by Andreas Papadakis Publishers.
Add this copy of George Washington, Architect to cart. $26.95, like new condition, Sold by Silent Way Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Glenside, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Andreas Papadakis.
Add this copy of George Washington, Architect to cart. $37.00, like new condition, Sold by Black Swan Books, Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lexington, KY, UNITED STATES, published by Andreas Papadakis Publisher.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1901092186. As New. Foreword by Vincent Scully. Illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs, illustrations, and plans. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Fine condition in fine dust jacket.; Color and B & W Illustrations, Photographs & Plans; 4to 11"-13" tall; 168 pages.
Add this copy of George Washington, Architect to cart. $42.42, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Andreas Papadakis Pub.
Add this copy of George Washington, Architect to cart. $62.53, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Andreas Papadakis Pub.
Add this copy of George Washington, Architect to cart. $95.45, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Andreas Papadakis Pub.
