Imperial Delhi: The British Capitol of the Indian Empire

From the decision to move the capital of British India to the last architectural detail of Viceroy's House, Imperial Delhi: The British Capital of the Indian Empire covers the entire scope of the masterful creation of New Delhi by esteemed architects such as Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. With more than 300 black-and-white and full-colour illustrations, plans and photographs, this book presents the most comprehensive examination to date of how New Delhi was planned and built. Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW
"...an extraordinary volume...is a fascinating account of New Delhi’s creation with emphasis on the importance of its architecture." -- Antiquer, June 2003

"Most useful are the many photographs, some in seductive color, and plans and drawings." -- Choice, September 2003 FROM THE PUBLISHER
From the massive war memorial arch and resplendent sandstone and marble government house to the spacious gardens and the gloriously imposing Viceroy's House, the evidence of Lutyen’s architectural genius is everywhere throughout New Delhi. As architectural historian Andreas Volwahsen discusses the importance of Lutyen’s work he provides a fascinating account of the making of a city: the contentious debates and cultural considerations, the inspiration and the painstaking construction, and finally the ways in which New Delhi has evolved into a modern city. With the growing interest in the preservation of historic sights worldwide, this magnificently detailed yet highly accessible history is certain to become a classic in the fields of architecture and urban design. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andreas Volwahsen holds a Ph.D. in architecture and heads an international consulting firm. His fascination with the Indian subcontinent goes back thirty years and is the subject of the author’s previous book, Cosmic Architecture in India: the Astronomical Monuments of Maharaja Jai Singh II (Prestel) . He lives near Munich, Germany. Read more Continue reading Read less