Edward J Gillin: 1 book
The Victorian Palace of Science
Scientific Knowledge and the Building of the Houses of Parliament
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2017
The Palace of Westminster, home to Britain's Houses of Parliament, is one of the most studied buildings in the world. What is less well known is that while Parliament was primarily a political building, when built between 1834 and 1860, it was also a place of scientific activity. The construction...
