Sir John Vanbrugh V1 is a biography of the English architect and dramatist Sir John Vanbrugh, written by W. C. Ward. The book is the first volume of a two-volume set and covers Vanbrugh's life from his birth in 1664 to the year 1702. Ward provides a detailed account of Vanbrugh's early life, including his education, his time as a soldier, and his entry into the world of theater and architecture. The book also explores Vanbrugh's relationships with...