Synopses & Reviews
The latest in this successful series, this book features around 150 of the most important buildings in the history of world architecture—from the pyramids and the Parthenon to some of the most significant works by recent architects. The quality and number of the line drawings, together with the authoritative text by a renowned architectural historian, allow all the buildings to be understood in detail and make this an invaluable resource for students.
Review
"...a title especially valuable for students of architecture." - John Hill, Archidose
About the Author
Andrew Ballantyne is Professor of Architecture at Newcastle University. He has been the Chairman of the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain, and has written extensively on architectural history and theory, including Tudoresque: In Pursuit of the Ideal Home (2011), and the bestselling Architecture: A Very Short Introduction (2002).