Encyclopaedia of World Architecture: From the Earliest to the Present Times (In 5 Volumes)

The present volume is a stimulating and perceptive survey of World Architecture tracing its evolution from the earliest times to the dawn of modern era. The book provides an unparalleled source of insight into architectural designs in all countries and also a guiding thread among the various styles and periods. Divided into three volumes and five parts, the work is copiously illustrated. The first two volumes are devoted to the history of architecture while the third volume describes in detail the modern styles of architecture. Perceptive, insightful, selective and lavishly illustrated, the book is an indispensable reference tool. The book will prove to be an invaluable asset not only to the academicians, architects, researchers and libraries but also to the layreaders.