World History of Architecture, Paperback

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The story of the rise of the Inkas and the building of the great city of Machu Picchu is described in this book. The city is as astonishing as were...

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From before history was recorded to the present day, theatre has been a major artistic form around the world. From puppetry to mimes and street the...

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Crumbled shells of mosques in Iraq, the fall of the World Trade Center towers on September 11: when architectural totems such as these are destroye...

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Reducere. *Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingAfrica may have given rise to the firs...

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Often hailed as one of the best travel books ever written, Venice is neither a guide nor a history book, but a beautifully written immersion in Ven...

Reducere. Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan carvings, and Greek mathematical notations figure prominently in this spellbinding true story of a mysterious order's...

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Reducere. Join Carole P. Roman as she visits the Republic of Italy. Learn what it is like to live in Rome, see the famous architecture, celebrate a favorite ...

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Reducere. Here's the story of the Great Pyramid and the people who built it. In the author's telling, the Old Kingdom comes alive: a nation of farmers living...

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Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Elizabeth MannIllustrator: Alan Witschonke This is the story of a people's struggle for absolute security in a violent and ...

In De architectura (c.40 BC), Vitruvius discusses in ten encyclopedic chapters aspects of Roman architecture, engineering and city planning. Vitruv...

Reducere. From start to finish, Mann tracks the wonders of architecture, engineering, and construction that went into the creation of the tallest building in...

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Reducere. A hands-on introduction to drawing and architecture for kids 8 to 12 Architects play an important role in helping buildings, cities, and communitie...

DescriptionRome, the Eternal City - birthplace of western civilisation and soul of the ancient world - has a history that stretches back two thousa...

From the epic poems of Homer to the glittering art and architecture of Greece's Golden Age, to the influential Roman systems of law and leadership,...

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Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Barry LintonArguably the greatest Empire to ever exist, Rome has indelibly left a significant mark on the modern world. The...

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"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." --Dalai Lama That's easy for the Dalai Lama to say--but for the rest of us, understanding th...

Reducere. This landmark book shows how five African civilizations--Yoruba, Kongo, Ejagham, Mande and Cross River--have informed and are reflected in the aest...

DescriptionWhen Paris Sizzled vividly portrays the City of Light during the fabulous 1920s, les Ann es folles, when Parisians emerged from the horr...

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In Da Vinci's Ghost, critically acclaimed historian Toby Lester tells the story of the world's most iconic image, the Vitruvian Man, and sheds surp...

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"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history." --Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team. This entertai...

DescriptionLOOK UP New York is the first volume of an exciting new series of architecture and design books inspiring architects of all ages. This b...

DescriptionWith the updated Michelin Green Guide Sicily, experience all this sun-drenched Mediterranean island has to offer: archeology, ancient ar...

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Contributor(s): Author: Suzanne Fitzgerald WallisPhotographer: Sam JoynerForeword by: Michael WallisTransformed from a cattle depot into the Oil Ca...

In less than fifty-three years, Rome subjected most of the known world to its rule. This authoritative and compelling work tells the story of the r...

Ideal homes investigates the tastes and aspirations of the new suburban communities that emerged in Britain following the First World War. In a per...

DescriptionLocated on the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow was once the second city of the Empire, producing ships, locomotives, cars and heavy en...

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Reducere. Art Deco made its formal appearance in Paris at the 1925 L Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a showcase for ar...

Reducere. An essential and very readable resource for conlangers and writers who want to create a non-European world, and anyone who wants to know more about...

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Reducere. Republished in a beautiful new package, the eternal classic that captures the Eternal City in all its vibrant enchantmentBringing to life the legen...

DescriptionThis book travels the world to explore over 60 archaeological sites that enshrine the remarkable achievements of ancient astronomers. In...

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Fresh insights into the thought and work of the modernist architect, from Loos expert Christopher LongIn this collection of essays, noted architect...

An extensively revised and updated edition of a bestselling classic on modern architecture and its origins.

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Kelly HartForeword by: Dr Owen GeigerDiscover how you can build an amazing variety of structures using little more than the...

Reducere. Henry Matthews brings to life the ancient cities of Sicily. He illuminates the history of the island from the Greek migrations in the 8th century B...

An account of the life and work of the architect Minoru Yamasaki that leads the author to consider how (and for whom) architectural history is writ...

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Reducere. Essential aspects about the prehistory, history, geography, and architecture of the Inland Pacific Northwest are presented here in one succinct vol...