Building for Democracy - The History and Architecture of the Legislative Buildings of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick (Paperback)

Legislative buildings are the most important public structures in the provincial capitals of Halifax, Charlottetown and Fredericton. Each was built to communicate ideals, ideas and arrangements of government unique to these three provinces. In Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, these buildings were built to house colonial governments where a popular assembly was matched with an appointed council of local notables, advising an all-powerful governor appointed by Westminister and representing the British crown. Over the years they have been modified as the structure of provincial governments have changed to a single elected legislative assembly with full provincial powers. Fredericton's legislature, built in 1882, is a bold and beautiful building with unmatched interior features. This book tells the fascinating story of why each building was designed as it was, and the styles and ideas their designers drew upon. Author James Macnutt takes the reader on a tour of all three buildings, with text and visuals highlighting their many features and details.

General

Imprint:	Formac Publishing Company Limited
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Formac Illustrated History
Release date:	October 2010
Authors:	James W. Macnutt
Dimensions:	254 x 203 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-88780-930-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc > Memorials, monuments Promotions
LSN:	0-88780-930-8
Barcode:	9780887809309

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