by Garry Wills
National Geographic Society, 2002
Comments: Although well known for his achievements in government, one of the lesser recognized accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson was his talent as an architect. In fact, he was arguably one of the most important early proponents for the classical style so prevalent in American public buildings. One of the best examples of his work -- and generally regarded as one of the most important works of American architecture -- is his original design for the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. This book tells the history of that project and guides the reader through a tour of its structures and grounds, much of which are still in active use by the university. It provides an intimate, but approachable account of Jefferson's architectural philosophy and how the execution of his vision was ultimately achieved. For anyone with an interest in architecture or American history, this brief work is well worth reading.
Garry Wills is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his works on American history, politics, and religion. The book was published by the National Geographic Society as part of a series on travel writing.
Copy Notes: Hardback, first edition, with photographs and reproductions of documents
National Geographic Society, 2002
Comments: Although well known for his achievements in government, one of the lesser recognized accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson was his talent as an architect. In fact, he was arguably one of the most important early proponents for the classical style so prevalent in American public buildings. One of the best examples of his work -- and generally regarded as one of the most important works of American architecture -- is his original design for the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. This book tells the history of that project and guides the reader through a tour of its structures and grounds, much of which are still in active use by the university. It provides an intimate, but approachable account of Jefferson's architectural philosophy and how the execution of his vision was ultimately achieved. For anyone with an interest in architecture or American history, this brief work is well worth reading.
Garry Wills is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his works on American history, politics, and religion. The book was published by the National Geographic Society as part of a series on travel writing.
Copy Notes: Hardback, first edition, with photographs and reproductions of documents
