Architecture: From Prehistory to Postmodernity (Second Edition)

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"Written in exceptionally clear yet imaginative prose by two distinguished architectural historians." Paul Goldberger The New York Times Book Review This highly regarded exceptionally well-written book brings to life the entire sweep of architectural history and its greatest buildings from the prehistoric era to the present. For over 15 years readers have relied on this incomparable work for its lucidity originality splendid illustrations and nuanced interpretation of architecture. Now in its Second Edition the top-selling history of architecture is better than ever with an updated introduction new insights based on recent research improved illustrations including eight additional pages in color and above all a new chapteron the most significant and controversial works of contemporary architecture from 1980 to 2000 that proposes challenges for the future.