The Building of England: How the History of England Has Shaped Our BuildingsFrom awe inspiring Norman castles, to the skyscrapers of today, Simon Thurley explores how the architecture of this small island influenced the world. The Building of England puts into context the significance of a countrys architectural history and unearths how it is inextricably linked to the cultural past and present. Saxon, Tudor, Georgian, Regency, even Victorian and Edwardian are all well recognised architectural styles, displaying the influence