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The master builders: A history of structural and environmental design from ancient Egypt to the nineteenth century

Cowan, Henry J.

Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1977
ISBN 10: 0471027405 / ISBN 13: 9780471027409
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Synopsis: Centuries of architectural and building design achievements are explored from a structural and environmental point of view. Emphasis is on the Roman and Byzantine Empires, Gothic architecture, and the structures of the Renaissance and the Age of Reason, with briefer discussions of ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. The text includes extensive research results, uncommon photographs, and numerous illustrations, many from obscure books.

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Title: The master builders: A history of structural...
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Publication Date: 1977
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Book Type: book