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Steps to water : the ancient stepwells of India / Morna Livingstone ; foreword by Milo Beach

by Morna Livingstone

This volume examines the architectural and cultural history of western Indian stepwells from the fifth to the nineteenth centuries. It explores the design and community function of these stone cisterns through detailed colour photographs and technical drawings.

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