A History of Architecture in All Countries
Title:
A History of Architecture in all Countries, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day
Book ID:
0002-070126
Author / Editor:
James Fergusson / Edited by Richard Phené Spiers
Publisher:
John Murray
Printed by:
William Clowes and Sons, Limited
Publication Year:
1893
Volume(s) / Edition:
Volumes 1–2 of 5 / Third Edition / Edited by Richard Phené Spiers
Period / Subject:
Architectural History / Early Civilizations / Classical Antiquity / Medieval Architecture / Comparative World Architecture
Description / Content:
A major historical survey tracing the development of architecture across countries, civilizations, periods, and styles from antiquity through later historical traditions. Volumes 1 and 2 examine ancient and medieval architecture and include scholarly commentary, comparative analysis, monument descriptions, plans, sections, elevations, architectural details, and numerous illustrations relating to Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Romanesque, Gothic, and other architectural traditions. This publication is provided for architectural study, historical reference, comparative research, visual research, and educational use.
Status:
Public Domain Reference File
Use:
Architectural study, historical reference, comparative architectural research, visual research, monument study, and educational use
Source:
Digitized historical library copy / Public-domain archive
Download Status:
Available
File Type:
Digital Reference Document
File Format:
File Size:
51.24 MB
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