Buildings That Changed the World

by Bernhard Graf (Author), KlausReichold (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.39

  In Buildings That Changed the World the authors take the reader on an unconventional and lively journey around the globe and through the history of human civilization, introducing many architectural icons and offering an overview of four thousand years of architectural history. By linking buildings to the people who constructed and lived in them, and by presenting stories and myths connected with them, this book offers an accessible approach to architectural history. Including stunning photographs, plans, and entertaining texts, Buildings That Changed the World is a winning combination of serious architectural historical information, delightful anecdotes and illustrations.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $5.22

  This book takes the reader on an unconventional journey around the globe and through the history of human civilization, introducing many architectural icons and offering an overview of 4000 years of architectural history. By linking the buildings to the people who erected and lived in them, and the stories and myths connected with them a personal approach to architectural history is presented.