The Story Of Architecture; An Outline Of The Styles In All Countries (1896) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104666644)

""The Story of Architecture"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and styles of architecture in all countries, written by Charles Thompson Mathews and originally published in 1896. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution of architectural styles from ancient times to the late 19th century, including detailed descriptions of the various forms of architecture, such as Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo. The author also covers the development of architecture in different regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The book is illustrated with over 300 black and white drawings and photographs, providing a visual representation of the various styles and structures discussed in the text. Overall, ""The Story of Architecture"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of architecture, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject that remains relevant and informative today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Thompson Mathews
ISBN-10: 1104666642
ISBN-13: 9781104666644
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 490
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d