Wonders of World Architecture: Amazing Structures and How They Were Built

Wonders of World Architecture: Amazing Structures and How They Were Built

by NeilParkyn (Author)

Synopsis

The modern world's greatest buildings capture the imagination and inspire wonder, whether they are places of worship, palaces of power or pleasure, skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, canals, dams or colossal statues. In "The Wonders of World Architecture", an international team of professional architects, engineers and leading architectural historians chart the progress of human ingenuity and creativity in erecting buildings, from AD500 to the present day.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: 1
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 03 Aug 2009

ISBN 10: 0500284008
ISBN 13: 9780500284001
Book Overview: An exploration of 70 of the world's most extraordinary feats of architecture and engineering explored and explained in authoritative contributions from 28 leading experts

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'Fascinating and superbly illustrated ' - Reference Reviews
Author Bio
Neil Parkyn is an architect and city planner who has worked in sixteen countries. He is also a prize-winning journalist and illustrator.