Encyclopedia of Architectural and Engineering Feats

(Hardback)

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Encyclopedia of Architectural and Engineering Feats presents more than 200 achievements in architecture and structural engineering in all the inhabited continents, from prehistory to the present. * 200+ A-Z, fully cross-referenced entries on fascinating structures such as Angkor Wat, a Cambodian temple complex that remains the largest religious monument ever constructed * A wealth of illustrations covering diverse topics such as dams, agrarian terracing, cathedrals, temples, bridges, monuments, palaces, skyscrapers, aqueducts, and highway systems * Numerous photographs of world famous structures such as the Taj Mahal and the Pont du Gard, and lesser known wonders such as Nazca Lines in Peru depicting a 300 foot long monkey * A glossary of explanations for many architectural and engineering terms used around the globe

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"[T]his encyclopedia is international in coverage and chronologically vast, and many of the topical essays will not be found in other architectural encyclopedias ... overall the essays are extremely informative and well written, providing not just architectural details but also social and cultural information to help explain why the building, site, material, or group is important ... Recommended for most public and academic libararies." - Library Journal "This work is highly recommended for general and academic collections." - American Reference Books Annual

Author Bio

Donald Langmead is professor of architectural history at the University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia. Christine Garnaut is research associate in the Louis Laybourne Smith School of Architecture and Design at the University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.