Architecture
Explore a rich collection of architecture books that showcase the evolution of design through time. Discover works that detail the beauty and functionality of iconic buildings, offering insights into historical and contemporary styles. From ancient structures to modern marvels, these texts provide an in-depth look at the techniques and innovations that have shaped the world of architecture. Perfect for enthusiasts and students alike, this category offers a window into the art of building design.
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Restored in Conformity With the Recently Discovered Remains
"The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Restored in Conformity With the Recently Discovered Remains" by James Fergusson is a detailed architectural account wr...
By James Fergusson
Ely Cathedral
"Ely Cathedral" by Anonymous is a comprehensive guidebook detailing the architectural and historical significance of Ely Cathedral, probably written i...
By Anonymous
The model village and its cottages : $b Bournville
"The Model Village and its Cottages: Bournville" by William Alexander Harvey is a detailed architectural guide written in the early 20th century. The ...
By William Alexander Harvey
The Cathedrals of Southern France
"The Cathedrals of Southern France" by Francis Miltoun is a travel literature work written in the early 20th century. This text delves into the rich a...
By M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield
Italian Villas and Their Gardens
"Italian Villas and Their Gardens" by Edith Wharton is a richly illustrated account of the architectural and garden designs of Italian villas, written...
By Edith Wharton
Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy
"Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy" by George Edmund Street is a travelogue featuring architectural observatio...
By George Edmund Street
Old Houses in Holland
Illustrated by the author, with some additional plates in colour after other artists.
By Sydney R. (Sydney Robert) Jones
Moorish Remains in Spain
"Moorish Remains in Spain" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the impa...
By Albert Frederick Calvert
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See
"Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield" by A. B. Clifton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a...
By A. B. Clifton
Palace and Mosque at Ukhaidir: A Study in Early Mohammadan Architecture
"Palace and Mosque at Ukhaiḍir: A Study in Early Mohammadan Architecture" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a detailed scholarly examination of early Islam...
By Gertrude Lowthian Bell
Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine
"Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine" by Edward A. Freeman is a collection of travel writings that offers historical and architectural insights i...
By Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Manchester A Short History and Description of the Church and of the Collegiate Buildings now known as Chetham's Hospital
"Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Manchester" by Rev. Thomas Perkins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work pr...
By Thomas Perkins
Portuguese Architecture
"Portuguese Architecture" by Walter Crum Watson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a comprehensive examinat...
By Walter Crum Watson
Sir Christopher Wren : $b Scientist, scholar and architect
"Sir Christopher Wren: Scientist, Scholar and Architect" by Lawrence Weaver is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explor...
By Lawrence Weaver
The Story of the House Being Some Suggestions in Brickwork from the Catalogue of O. W. Ketcham
"Illustrated and arranged by Henry Loomis Curtis, with quotations culled from various sources."
By Orman Wesley Ketcham
Homes and How to Make Them
"Homes and How to Make Them" by E. C. Gardner is a practical guide written in the late 19th century that aims to provide comprehensive advice on home ...
By E. C. (Eugene Clarence) Gardner
Some architectural problems of to-day
"Some Architectural Problems of To-Day" by Sir C. H. Reilly is an analytical work on contemporary architecture written in the early 20th century. In t...
By C. H. (Charles Herbert) Reilly
The Three Choirs: A Handbook to the Cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester A Complete Description of the Buildings, a History of Each Diocese and Biographical Notices of the Bishops
"The Three Choirs: A Handbook to the Cathedrals of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester" by Richard I. King is a historical account written in the mid-...
By R. J. (Richard John) King
Biltmore House and Gardens Biltmore Estate, Biltmore-Asheville North Carolina
"Biltmore House and Gardens" by Anonymous is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration ...
By Anonymous
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lincoln A History and Description of its Fabric and a List of the Bishops
"Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lincoln" by A. F. Kendrick is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a...
By A. F. (Albert Frank) Kendrick