Carscapes. The Motor Car, Architecture, and Landscape in England | Carscapes: The Motor Car, Architecture, and Landscape in England

Carscapes: The Motor Car, Architecture, and Landscape in England

Kathryn A. Morrison, John Minnis, 2012

Overview

The arrival of the motor car in England during the 1890s marked the beginning of a significant transformation. Initially a luxury with limited practical use due to underdeveloped infrastructure, the automobile's influence has profoundly reshaped the country's architecture, infrastructure, and natural environment. This book chronicles the car's historical impact on England's physical landscape, from its nascent stages to the extensive modern motorway network. It particularly highlights the architectural consequences, detailing structures built to accommodate vehicles.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in architectural history.
• Those studying the impact of technology on landscape.
• Individuals fascinated by the evolution of transportation infrastructure.
• Fans of English social and environmental history.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 448
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Year: 2012
• ISBN: 9780300187045