In the original dustsheet. Navy cloth binding with gilt title on the spine.

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A political, stylistic and technical history of architecture from 450 AD to the modern day, including a discussion of the architects who created the most significant buildings during this period.

Review: A little out of date but still a competent reference to traditional British Architecture. If you want to learn about the basic epochs of architectural style then this book is a good starter. Not in the Pevsner range of critique but a useful reference all the same, being easy to read accompanied by good details and drawings. At the price – it is a steal.