Historical Architecture: The development of Structure and Design

Braun, Hugh

Published by Faber & Faber, London, 1953

About this Item

Dust jacket in clear protective sleeve, wear to edges price clipped. Red cloth with gilt titling on spine. No ownership inscription.Frontis plate. 107 Illustrations / Plates. 14 Line Drawings. 309 pages clean and tight. `The author, himself an architect, sets out a new approach to the study of the architecture of the past. His book is a most thoughtful study of the buildings of the great civilisations and a stimulating and useful introduction to a right understanding of the reasons that prompted the forms and growth of their buildings. The unique photographs have been carefully selected. It is a work that will help both student and traveller.' Birmingham Post. `. . . remarkable outline-history of the development of structure as well as design. It is impressively conceived, massively written, and beautifully illustrated.' The Sunday Times. Mr. Braun has already established a reputation as a knowledgeable writer on the subject he loves . he has made the architecture of the world and of all human history his province. . . . Mr. Braun has accomplished the task remarkably well.' The Times Literary Supplement. Size: Narrow 4to.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Historical Architecture: The development of Structure and Design
• Publisher: Faber & Faber, London
• Publication Date: 1953
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Illustrator: 107 Illustrations / Plates. 14 Line Drawings
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good