Gregory Bracken: 9 books
Tincture of Malice
a mystery of Colonial Singapore
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2015
Singapore, 1907. When a group of Singapore’s leading citizens gathers at Government House to greet the the arrival of the Duke of Connaught it seems like a Somerset Maugham story come to life: businessmen, colonial officials, rubber planters, even the Sultan of Belantan has brought his fabled jewelled...
by Gregory Bracken, Audrey Bracken
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
This handy guide to Dublin’s architecture is filled with easy-to-follow walks through the city, with clear maps, expert architectural insights and fascinating historical detail.
Dublin’s long history has had a visible impact on its architecture: waves of invaders and the attempts by Dubliners...
Cork Strolls
Exploring Cork’s Architectural Treasures
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2018
Cork has long been an important hub for international trade, including the lucrative transatlantic routes. This wealth is reflected in the city’s fine architecture, which boasts a wide variety of styles, from Neoclassical to Gothic. Following on from their successful Dublin Strolls, the Brackens...
The Shanghai Alleyway House
A Vanishing Urban Vernacular
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
As a nineteenth-century commercial development, the alleyway house was a hybrid of the traditional Chinese courtyard house and the Western terraced one. Unique to Shanghai, the alleyway house was a space where the blurring of the boundaries of public and private life created a vibrant social community....
A Walking Tour Singapore
Sketches of the city’s architectural treasures
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Singapore is a cosmopolitan city with towering skyscrapers and state-of-the-art building technology. Nestled within its modern built environment are vestiges of its British colonial past and its cultural history. From its spanking new waterfront to its quaint shophouses and from its temples to its mosques...
A Walking Tour Bangkok
Sketches of the city’s architectural treasures
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2010
This is Bangkok like you have never seen it before. The author takes you on an architectural adventure through the bustling streets and busy canals of this regal city. Dr Bracken’s well-researched insights and his beautiful sketches will heighten your appreciation of Bangkok’s palaces, temples,...
A Walking Tour: Singapore (4th Edition)
Sketches of the city's architectural treasures
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2014
Singapore is a cosmopolitan city with towering skyscrapers and state-of-the-art building technology. Nestled within its modern built environment are vestiges of its British colonial past and its cultural history. From its spanking new waterfront to its quaint shophouses and from its temples to its mosques...
A Walking Tour Kuala Lumpur (2nd Edition)
Sketches of the city's architectural treasures
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2014
Although a bustling city, Kuala Lumpur still contains pockets of old-world charm that have remained almost untouched since the city was first founded back in the nineteenth century. One of the best ways of exploring these different areas and really getting a flavour of their culture is on foot. This...
A Walking Tour Shanghai
Sketches of the city’s architectural treasures
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2010
Shanghai is China’s most cosmopolitan city and it is a fascinating blend of old and new. Visitors can find everything from charming art deco style buildings and traditional Chinese architecture to some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. Once called the “Paris of the East”, Shanghai is once again...