A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals

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Summary: I was looking for another book by this title
Review: If you're asking for "A History of Architecture," youmight as well ask for Sir Banister Fletcher's. My copy is the 18thedition, revised by J. C. Palmes, published by Scribners, 1975. 0-02-338340-2. This book is the standard reference used by architects at Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Summary: One of the best
Review: One of the best architectural histories ever, written by one of the most respected historians. Spiro Kostof was a Professor in the School of Architecture at UC Berkeley, and was much-admired by students and colleagues. This book is required reading in many schools of architecture.

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Summary: Every architectural library should have htis book.
Review: This is an excellent, reader friendly book. It is standard for many architectural school history courses. The profuse illustrations and photographs are first rate.

Anyone who has an interest in world architecture shoul have this book as a basic part of thier library.