Great Architecture of the World is not only a major and lasting reference work, but also an aesthetic treasure. For the student its style of illustration is explicit and informative; for the traveler a gazetteer is added, giving a country-by-country listing of the world's greatest buildings; and for all of us, this volume provides an exciting and compelling history of our common architectural heritage.
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About the Author:
John Julius Norwich is a world-famous historian who has made some thirty television documentaries. He is the author of many acclaimed books, including A History of Venice, Byzantium: The Early Centuries, Byzantium: The Apogee, and A Short History of Byzantium.
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- PublisherDa Capo Press
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0306804360
- ISBN 13 9780306804366
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages288
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