A Guide To The World's Greatest Buildings. Revised Edition 2007

by Ruth Greenstein (Contributor), Henry J. Cowan (Contributor), Janet Healey (Editor)

They speak to a culture's aspirations and to its imagination, begging the question, “How did they do that?” This unusual volume is a fact-filled, full color field guide to some of the most intriguing and remarkable structures in the world. Also includes profiles of well-known architects, engineers, and builders.

Genres: Nonfiction, Architecture, History, Engineering

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[Alexey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book went in great detail to describe the different magnificent buildings. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in comparing and contrasting ideas and design-like things. The only thing I would change thoughout the book is the repeating structure of each description.

[Yvettee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! I loved that the buildings were pictured beautifully and the content on each building was very complete.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great overview.

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is much better than I expected. It is not a coffee table book, but a truly informative book on architecture.

[Sharon Beers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A marvelous book showing architectural treasures through the ages. Any student of architecture or engineering should find it to be fascinating.