Dorling Kindersley
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780751348811
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The Story of Architecture
Jonathan Glancey - Author
Dorling Kindersley
Paperback : 06 Mar 2003
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Popular commentator Jonathan Glancey, conducts an inspiring odyssey through 5000 years of magnificent building
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Introduction
From ancient Sumeria to the spectacular glass-and-steel towers of today's cityscapes, discover the history of world architecture in this refreshingly accessible volume, now in paperback format.
Structured chronologically - from 8000 BC to the end of the 20th century with special features devoted to the world's most influential and innovative architects, from Palladio to Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright.
An unprecedented collection of photographs, artworks and plans blends with sparkling prose to create a memorable story told with passion and insight. Written with authority and flair by one of the UK's most popular architecture experts, Jonathan Glancey, helping to demystify the world of architecture.
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"...a classic reference book, comprehensive, well-illustrated and stylishly presented by the well-known journalist and architectural writer Jonathon Glancey." Project Scotland 01/05/03
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Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780751348811
Size: 216 x 276mm
Pages : 240
Publication date: 06 Mar 2003
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
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