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  • Architecture and Film

    Edited by Mark Lamster ...
    Architecture and Film looks at the ways architecture and architects are treated on screen and, conversely, how these depictions filter and shape the ways we understand the built environment. It also examines the significant effect that the film industry has had on the American public's perception of urban, suburban, and rural spaces. Contributors to this collection of essays come from a wide range ... Read more

    16,11 €

  • Architecture and ekphrasis

    Space, time and the embodied description of the past

    by Dana Arnold ...
    Series series Rethinking Art's Histories
    Architecture and ekphrasisexamines how eighteenth-century prints and drawings of antique architecture operated as representations of thought. Using original archival material, it considers the idea of the past in the period, specifically how it was discovered and described, and investigates how space and time inform visual ekphrasis or descriptions of architecture. The idea of embodiment is used ... Read more

    Was 22,31 € Now 19,49 €

  • Clash of Legions

    An utterly gripping historical adventure from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Anthony Riches

    by Anthony Riches ...
    Series Book 14 - Empire series
    The legendary series, revered by readers the world over.'Riches at his absolute best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute must read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adore this group of extremely dangerous men. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A terrific series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent historical adventure with a twist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐TWO EMPERORS.ONE MUST FALL.... ... Read more

    6,99 €

  • The Bright Ages

    A New History of Medieval Europe

    by Matthew Gabriele, David M. Perry ...
    "The beauty and levity that Perry and Gabriele have captured in this book are what I think will help it to become a standard text for general audiences for years to come….The Bright Ages is a rare thing—a nuanced historical work that almost anyone can enjoy reading.”—Slate"Incandescent and ultimately intoxicating." —The Boston GlobeA lively and magisterial popular history that refutes common ... Read more

    16,63 €

  • 740 Park

    The Story of the World's Richest Apartment Building

    by Michael Gross ...
    For seventy-five years, it’s been Manhattan’s richest apartment building, and one of the most lusted-after addresses in the world. One apartment had 37 rooms, 14 bathrooms, 43 closets, 11 working fireplaces, a private elevator, and his-and-hers saunas; another at one time had a live-in service staff of 16. To this day, it is steeped in the purest luxury, the kind most of us could only imagine, ... Read more

    10,27 €

  • Dit volk heeft zijn god op aarde

    by Michel Krielaars, Hans Driessen, Eva Peek ...
    Op 24 februari 2022 viel Rusland Oekraïne binnen, met een bloedige oorlog in het hart van Europa als gevolg. Ineens drongen de parallellen tussen heden en verleden zich aan alle kanten op. Vooral waar het ging om een samengaan van wreedheid en knulligheid. Dat blijkt ook uit de meer dan honderdvijftig ooggetuigenverslagen in 'Dit volk heeft zijn god op aarde'. Peter de Grote toont het eelt op zijn ... Read more

    14,99 €

  • How Buildings Learn

    What Happens After They're Built

    by Stewart Brand ...
    A captivating exploration of the ever-evolving world of architecture and the untold stories buildings tell.When a building is finished being built, that isn’t the end of its story. More than any other human artifacts, buildings improve with time—if they’re allowed to. Buildings adapt by being constantly refined and reshaped by their occupants, and in that way, architects can become artists of time ... Read more

    12,39 €

  • Alexandria

    The City that Changed the World: 'Monumental' – Daily Telegraph

    by Islam Issa ...
    'Fascinating and important' Natalie Haynes, author of Stone Blind 'Monumental and vividly imagined' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Wonderfully entertaining' SUNDAY TIMESA SUNDAY TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAROn a sparsely populated Egyptian coastline, Alexander the Great sketched his vision of a metropolis into the sand. Situated on the cusp of three co... ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Historic Sites and Landmarks that Shaped America: From Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero [2 volumes]

    From Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero

    Edited by Mitchell Newton-Matza ...
    Exploring the significance of places that built our cultural past, this guide is a lens into historical sites spanning the entire history of the United States, from Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero.Historic Sites and Landmarks That Shaped America: From Acoma Pueblo to Ground Zero encompasses more than 200 sites from the earliest settlements to the present, covering a wide variety of locations. It ... Read more

    171,71 €

  • Sri Lanka

    by Douglas Olson ...
    In 1975, I was in Sri Lanka on a photo assignment for The Tourist Board of Sri Lanka. Their 1976 calendar was on the agenda. I heard so many great things about Sri Lanka. I wasn't disappointed. They are a predominately Buddhist country. Buddhism was introduced by Venerable Mahinda, the son of the emperor Ashoka, during the reign of Sri Lanka's King Devanampiyatilla. According to legend, a tooth ... Read more

    13,13 €

  • The Daily Lives of Ancient Greeks! : Art, Architecture, Athletics & Literature | Grade 5 Social Studies | Children's Books on Ancient History

    by Baby Professor ...
    The Ancient Greeks lived very interesting lives. They were innovators and they were able to put forward ideas ahead of their times. Their art, architecture, athletics and literature are studied today. This book will take you through a journey that transcends time. Here, you will read and see examples of Greek art in all its form and glory. Enjoy the read! ... Read more

    4,34 €

  • The Story of Architecture

    by Witold Rybczynski ...
    An inviting exploration of architecture across cultures and centuries by one of the field’s eminent authorsIn this sweeping history, from the Stone Age to the present day, Witold Rybczynski shows how architectural ideals have been affected by technological, economic, and social changes—and by changes in taste. The host of examples ranges from places of worship such as Hagia Sophia and Brunelleschi ... Read more

    27,55 €

  • The Lasting Legacy of the Ancient Roman Civilization - Ancient History Books for Kids | Children's Ancient History

    by Baby Professor ...
    The Roman civilization was definitely one of the strongest societies that left a dent in human history. But what exactly are its lasting legacy? Did it leave behind infrastructure that we can still see today? How about philosophy and universal facts that we still acknowledge? Let’s learn to see their wit, talent and genius of the Ancient Romans. Open this book today! ... Read more

    4,11 €

  • Designing the Modern City

    Urbanism Since 1850

    by Eric Mumford ...
    A comprehensive new survey tracing the global history of urbanism and urban design from the industrial revolution to the present.Written with an international perspective that encourages cross-cultural comparisons, leading architectural and urban historian Eric Mumford presents a comprehensive survey of urbanism and urban design since the industrial revolution. Beginning in the second half of the ... Read more

    33,84 €

  • Architecture of Dead Cities

    by Nasser Al-Rabbat ...
    Journey back in time to the 'dead cities' in the historical land of Syria, wonderfully remote, relatively unknown and unfortunately neglected, where the secrets of Syria's history are revealed. Perhaps one of the most vivid recountings of the country to date, Syria is a land which suffered throughout history and, remorsefully, still does today. Learn about this unique country before it was such, a ... Read more

    10,17 €

  • Kenzo Tange and the Metabolist Movement

    Urban Utopias of Modern Japan

    by Zhongjie Lin ...
    Metabolism, the Japanese architectural avant-garde movement of the 1960s, profoundly influenced contemporary architecture and urbanism. This book focuses on the Metabolists’ utopian concept of the city and investigates the design and political implications of their visionary planning in the postwar society. At the root of the group’s urban utopias was a particular biotechical notion of the city as ... Read more

    51,30 €

  • 6th Grade Ancient History: Dawn of Early Man

    Prehistoric Man Encyclopedia Sixth Grade Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Prehistoric History Books
    How did early men live? What did they eat and how different were they from us today? You will find the answers to these questions within the pages of this educational book. The use of pictures is a welcome change as it provides relief from the boring texts. Picture are considered universal languages because they are understood regardless of reading and comprehension levels. Buy a copy now! ... Read more

    3,56 €

  • Ptsd and Me

    The Story of My Struggle with Myself After Iraq

    by Retired MSG Dennis James Williams ...
    When Dennis James Williams returned home after fighting in Iraq, he had a hard time fitting back into society. He was under financial stress and could not communicate with his wife. Much of his time was spent trying to find a place to work so he could provide for his family. But what turned out to be his worst problem was something he didnt want to admit he hadpost-traumatic stress disorder.In ... Read more

    4,95 €

  • The Evidence Room

    by Anne Bordeleau, Sascha Hastings, Robert Jan van Pelt, Donald McKay ...
    Internationally renowned and award-winning historian Dr. Robert Jan van Pelt's The Evidence Room is a chilling exploration of the role architecture played in constructing Auschwitz - arguably the Nazis' most horrifying facility. The Evidence Room is both a companion piece to, and an elaboration of, an exhibit at the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, based on van Pelt's authoritative testimony ... Read more

    18,65 €

  • Der Wert der Oberfläche

    Essays zu Architektur, Kunst und Ökonomie

    by Ursprung, Philip ...
    Dieses Buch ist ein Plädoyer für eine spekulative, experimentelle und performative Geschichtsschreibung. Philip Ursprung zeigt anhand historischer und aktueller Fallstudien, wie Architektur, Kunst und Wirtschaft miteinander verwoben sind. Mit der Verwendung der mehrdeutigen Begriffe "Wert" und "Oberfläche" bietet er Alternativen zu messbaren Kategorien wie "Preis" und "Raum". Ist es legitim, den ... Read more

    23,99 €

  • The Chronicle of the Dewnan: This Sacred Land: Part 2

    Fight For Freedom

    by Tim Bagshaw ...
    Series Book 2 - Chronicle of the Dewnan
    With the Belgae defeated, and the Durotrages given their freedom, Artur casts his eyes across the sea to the ever-gathering shadows of war. Around him, there is disharmony and discord, with friends having fallen or turned against him. Before him, there is an army more powerful, and more vicious, than any the world has ever seen.Can he make a stand where so many have fallen? Can he defy a great ... Read more

    5,29 €

  • 中国古建筑知识一点通

    by 张驭寰 ...
    作者早年曾应邀赴美国讲学，在八所大学进行演讲。针对在场的听众当场提出的许多问题，作者逐一回答。回到北京之后，作者将问答再做查阅，一一整理笔记，汇集了作者几十年来对全国各地古建筑进行考察的研究成果。本书即在此基础上归纳、整理而成。 ... Read more

    14,27 €

  • 中国传统建筑案例分析——村落建筑风貌

    by 张睿智, 毛矛, 康霁宇著 ...
    本书内容包括绪论、湖北传统村落依托的自然环境、社会文化环境，湖北传统村落空间构成、湖北传统村落建筑、湖北传统建筑伦理及湖北传统村落建筑风貌保护与传承七部分。 ... Read more

    17,06 €

  • Portrait of an Island

    The Architecture and Material Culture of Gorée, Sénégal, 1758–1837

    by Mark Hinchman ...
    Series series Early Modern Cultural Studies
    The once famous trading center of Gorée, Sénégal today lies in the busy harbor of the modern city of Dakar. From its beginnings as a modest outpost, Gorée became one of the intersections which linked African trading routes to the European Atlantic trade. Then, as now, people of all nationalities poured into the island; Dutch, English, French, and Portuguese came to trade with the Mande, Moor, ... Read more

    51,94 €