The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated

"The Seven Periods of English Architecture Defined and Illustrated" by Edmund Sharpe is a late 19th-century exploration of English church architecture that presents a system for understanding its development from the Heptarchy to the Reformation. Instead of the usual four styles, the author introduces seven distinct periods: Saxon, Norman, Transitional, Lancet, Geometrical, Curvilinear, and Rectilinear, each marked by unique features and the evolution of design elements like windows and arches; enriched with illustrations, this work guides readers through the transformation of English architecture over centuries, appealing to students and anyone interested in the historical changes within church design.