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Buildings that changed history

by Philip Wilkinson

This global overview of architectural history examines over 50 landmark buildings from antiquity to the present day. Visual analyses using CGI cutaways and photography illustrate construction techniques and the evolution of major architectural styles.

Accession 28709 ISBN 9780241719985 Publisher Dorling Kindersley
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