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Mediæval Military Architecture in England

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Report copyright infringementby George Thomas Clark (Author)Delve into the fascinating world of medieval fortifications with "Medi val Military Architecture in England, Vol. 2 of 2" by George Thomas Clark. This meticulously prepared volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the castles and military architecture that shaped the English landscape during the Middle Ages. Clark's detailed study examines the design, construction, and strategic importance of these imposing structures. Explore th...

Art Deco Toronto and Beyond: An Architectural Odyssey

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Azoulay (Author), Raya Azoulay (Photographer), Christopher Hume (Foreword by)This book takes readers on a journey of the best surviving Art Deco architecture in Toronto and beyond, from the stunning 7th floor of Eaton's former College Street Store to the breath-taking civic marvel of R.C. Harris's 'Palace of Purification' on the city's waterfront. Featuring brief introductions to 43 buildings and beautifully illustrated with over 200 original colour photogr...

Earth Architecture: From Ancient to Modern

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Report copyright infringementby William N. Morgan (Author)From ancient forts in New Zealand to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Earth Architecture ranges across the globe, covering more than 6,000 years of human history. William Morgan, a practicing architect and published author, has created an invaluable compendium of environments shaped by the manipulation of one of the most fundamental building blocks available: earth. This splendidly illustrated volume contains intricat...

Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster

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Report copyright infringementby Tom White (Author)Though it was banned in the UK in 1999, asbestos still kills more than 5,000 people every year. How did this happen? And what can we do about it? Asbestos was once known as the "magic mineral." Cheap, versatile, and tough, it was used in a wide range of industrial and consumer products, from fireproofing spray on warships, to insulation panels in high-rise towers, to tablecloths and ironing board covers. But from the dawn of the industry in th...

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Report copyright infringementby William De Lange (Author)Japan over the last two and a half centuries has changed almost beyond recognition. Almost, that is, 'for every now and then one catches one's breath, stunned by how well-preserved a place or building is, creating the impression that past and present perfectly overlap.'Much in Japan has been lost, either as the result of devastating earthquakes, the ravages of war, ill-advised government policies, or the simple progress of time. Much, t...

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Report copyright infringementby Samihah Wi'am Baz (Author)With the explosion of new material emerging from a branch of archaeology that focuses specifically on Islamic periods and Islamic lands since the 1980s, it is most pertinent to consider its origin, its development, and its potential in reconstructing and interpreting past ways of life.1 Islam has been a literate culture since its inception; thus, academic inquiry has focused on written texts.2 While documentary evidence provides a weal...

Guide To Winchester Cathedral, The College, St. Cross, &c

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Report copyright infringementby Winchester Cathedral (Author)Explore the historical and architectural wonders of Winchester with this comprehensive guide to Winchester Cathedral, Winchester College, St. Cross, and other notable sites. Delve into the rich history and stunning beauty of these iconic landmarks, uncovering fascinating stories and architectural details at every turn.This guide offers an enriching journey through the heart of Winchester, perfect for history enthusiasts, architectur...

How France Built Her Cathedrals: A Study In The Twelfth And Thirteenth Centuries

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly (Author)How France Built Her Cathedrals: A Study In The Twelfth And Thirteenth Centuries This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and typ...

Designs Upon the Land: Elite Landscapes of the Middle Ages

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Report copyright infringementby Oliver Creighton (Author)A wide-ranging and accessibly written account of designed medieval landscapes. The phrase "designed landscape" is generally associated with the great parks and gardens of the post-medieval period, with grand country houses surrounded by parkland, such as Chatsworth and Longleat. However, recent research hasmade it clear that its origins lie much further back than that, in the middle ages, and numerous examples have been identified. This...

Gozo, Malta Environmental History: People, Culture, Tradition, Travel and tourism

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Report copyright infringementby Eugene Hext (Author)Gozo, Malta Environmental History. Some beautiful treasures are waiting to be discovered. Discover Gozo. Find out about the Sister Islands of Gozo and Comino, about how easy it is getting there and getting around, about the choice of accommodation available from top-range hotels to idyllic farmhouses. read about what to see and do, check out useful information about services and contacts to help you plan your trip.Whether you decide to spend...

Cities Interrupted: Visual Culture and Urban Space

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Report copyright infringementby Shirley Jordan (Editor), Christoph Lindner (Editor)Cities Interrupted explores the potential of visual culture - in the form of photography, film, performance, architecture, urban design, and mixed media - to strategically interrupt processes of globalization in contemporary urban spaces. Looking at cities such as Amsterdam, Beijing, Doha, London, New York, and Paris, the book brings together original essays to reveal how the concept of 'interruption' in global...

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Report copyright infringementby Alice Morse Earle (Author)Step back in time and explore the charming world of early American gardens with Alice Morse Earle's "Old-Time Gardens, Newly Set Forth." This meticulously prepared edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the landscape gardening traditions and horticultural practices of the colonial era. Discover the design principles, popular plants, and unique features that defined these historical gardens. Earle's work provides a rich tapestry of g...

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Report copyright infringementby Edith Wharton (Author), Ogden Codman (Author)"The Decoration of Houses," by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman, Jr., remains a foundational text for anyone interested in interior design. This meticulously prepared edition offers readers a unique opportunity to explore the principles of classical architecture and their application to home decoration and furniture arrangement. First published in 1897, the book champions balance, proportion, and architectural integrit...

Proceedings of the Sixty-third Annual Convention of the American Institute of Architects; 63

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Report copyright infringementby American Institute of Architects (Created by), World Congress of Architects (1893 (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of ...

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Report copyright infringementby Ebenezer Howard (Author)Garden Cities of Tomorrow is a book written by Ebenezer Howard in 1902. The book is a treatise on urban planning and architecture, with a focus on the creation of self-sufficient, sustainable communities. Howard's vision was to create ""garden cities"" that would provide a high quality of life for residents while also promoting social and environmental sustainability. The book outlines Howard's ideas for the design and construction of th...

World Observation: Empire, Architecture, and the Global Archive of It&

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Mullane (Author)World Observation explores the archives and architecture of Itō Chūta (1867-1954), the eminent architectural thinker of the Japanese empire, who traveled across Asia, Europe, and North America to create the first world history of architecture in Japanese from a truly global set of encounters. In his mission to integrate Japan into existing world histories, legitimate Japanese colonial expansion, and train observers to see the world in th...

John Singer Sargent: The Charcoal Portraits

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Ormond (Author)A comprehensive catalogue of Sargent's charcoal portraits, capturing high society, professions, and the arts in an era of profound transformation In comparison with his portraits in oil, John Singer Sargent's charcoal portraits are relatively little known. In this authoritative new volume, Richard Ormond documents the nearly 700 drawings that make up this distinct strand of Sargent's oeuvre. These portraits capture the essence of British...

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by Ira Kitmacher (Author)The Puget Sound region is known for its idyllic scenery--and for harboring the paranormal. From the spirits of frontiersmen and adventurers to specters of soldiers and sailors, chilling tales abound. Ghostly full body apparitions are said to endlessly travel the Oregon Trail, and the doomed 17-man crew of the Andelana, drowned in Tacoma's Commencement Bay, have been spotted still sailing. In Olympia, a ghostly boy wanders the Governor's Mansion, and the spirit of Tac...

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by Ben Nussbaum (Author)The Inka were master farmers, builders, and planners. Living in the Andes Mountains, they farmed and built on steep slopes. In the Andes, water can be a destructive, unpredictable force. The Inka controlled water through careful study and engineering. From terraces for farming to royal palaces, the Inka built things to last. Learn how their ancient inventions are helping modern-day engineers develop solutions to modern-day problems with this fascinating Spanish Informa...

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by Julie Waseige (Author)- R n Magritte is one of the most popular artists of the 20th century. His work continues to be the object of many international exhibitions.- Many books have been published on the artist, but this book presents an accessible and complete introduction to his oeuvre and his life- Includes a surprising mix of his emblematic paintings and lesser-known worksMagritte in 400 images offers a selection of the most iconic paintings from the master Surrealist, Ren Magritte, a...

The Kapalikas and Kalamukhas: Two Lost Saivite Sects - Hardcover

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by David Lorenzen (Author)This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1972. Number of Pages: 228 Dimensions: 0.69 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Dat...

The Spirit of the Liturgy -- Commemorative Edition - Paperback

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by Joseph Ratzinger (Author), Romano Guardini (Author)In honor of its fortieth anniversary (1978-2018), Ignatius Press presents a special Commemorative Edition of one of the most important works written by Joseph Ratzinger, The Spirit of the Liturgy.This edition includes the earlier classic work with the same title by Servant of God Romano Guardini, a book that helped Ratzinger to "rediscover the liturgy in all its beauty, hidden wealth and time-transcending grandeur, to see it as the animati...

The Great Sea: A Human History of the Mediterranean - Paperback

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by David Abulafia (Author)Connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, the Mediterranean Sea has been for millennia the place where religions, economies, and political systems met, clashed, influenced and absorbed one another. In this brilliant and expansive book, David Abulafia offers a fresh perspective by focusing on the sea itself: its practical importance for transport and sustenance; its dynamic role in the rise and fall of empires; and the remarkable cast of characters-sailors, merchants, migr...

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Report copyright infringementby J. Walter Fewkes (Author)This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on the dolls of the Tusayan Indians, a tribe of native Americans who originated from the area that is now Tusayan, Arizona. With a wealth of historical information and many beautiful full colour illustrations, this volume will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in the Tusayan Indians or Native American art in general. Contents include: "A-kul-ka-tci-na", "A-hó-te-ka-tef...

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Report copyright infringementby Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York (Author)Explore the captivating world of ancient Greek ceramic art with "Shapes of Greek Vases," a detailed study presented by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This meticulously prepared print edition delves into the fascinating variety of vase shapes that defined ancient Greece. Discover the beauty and artistry of Greek pottery, examining the unique forms and functions of these enduring artifacts. From amphorae to kraters, t...

Patrimonialization on the Ruins of Empire: Islamic Heritage and the Modern State in Post-Ottoman Europe

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Report copyright infringementby Maximilian Hartmuth (Editor), Ayse Dilsiz Hartmuth (Editor)After the failed Siege of Vienna of 1683, the Ottoman Empire gradually withdrew from Europe. Even so, monumental reminders of its former presence survived across the continent. The contributors to this volume show that the various successor states adopted substantially different approaches towards their Ottoman architectural inheritance. Even within the same countries, different policies appear to have ...

Building a Great Victorian City: Leeds Architects and Architecture 1790-1914

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Webster (Editor)The story of Leeds and its architecture in the 120 years before the First World War was one of remarkable development: industrial growth on an heroic scale. As an adjunct to commercial, manufacturing and population change came a stunning array of new buildings, sufficiently grand to reflect the city's achievements as well as its aspirations.In this book, a total of 36 architects who practised in Leeds are chronicled. Some, for instan...

William Strickland: Architect and Engineer, 1788-1854

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Report copyright infringementby Agnes Addison 1907-1976 Gilchrist (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this ...

Medicine by Design: The Architect and the Modern Hospital, 1893-1943

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Report copyright infringementby Annmarie Adams (Author)In the history of medicine, hospitals are usually seen as passive reflections of advances in medical knowledge and technology. In Medicine by Design, Annmarie Adams challenges these assumptions, examining how hospital design influenced the development of twentieth-century medicine and demonstrating the importance of these specialized buildings in the history of architecture. At the center of this work is Montreal's landmark Royal Victoria...

Writing Architectural History: Evidence and Narrative in the Twenty-First Century

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Report copyright infringementby Aggregate Architectural H Collaborative (Author)Over the past two decades, scholarship in architectural history has transformed, moving away from design studio pedagogy and postmodern historicism to draw instead from trends in critical theory focusing on gender, race, the environment, and more recently, global history, connecting to revisionist trends in other fields. With examples across space and time--from medieval European coin trials and eighteenth-century...

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Report copyright infringementby Edelaar Mosayebi Inderbitzin Architects (Editor), Elli Mosayebi (Contribution by), Joseph Schwartz (Contribution by)An analysis of the concept of "performance" in Edelaar Mosayebi Inderbitzin Architects' architecture. The term "performance," as used in 1955 by the British philosopher of language John L. Austin, refers to processual, "performative" aspects that take center stage instead of rigid states and fixed norms. It has found its way into the diverse area...

How to Make a Home: An Ancient Guide to Style and Comfort

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Report copyright infringementby Vitruvius (Author), Marden Fitzpatrick Nichols (Editor), Marden Fitzpatrick Nichols (Translator)An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient Roman writings about home design and decoration The idea that our homes can communicate professional as well as personal identities may seem as new as the work-from-home revolution. But it was second nature to the ancient Romans, for whom the home was in many ways the center of public and private life. Roman auth...