The Story of Architecture

Author: (English) Patrick Nuttgens & Yang Huiqun
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: This book introduces buildings from various historical periods, design styles, and ethnic groups around the world. It provides detailed descriptions of representative and influential buildings, covering their origins, development, structures, characteristics, and designers. Spanning 4,000 years and covering five continents, the book includes numerous photographs of actual buildings and detailed close-ups of structural elements.