A tour of the 100 of the world's masterpieces of architecture and engineering - from palaces and churches, to bridges and skyscrapers, monuments and homes.
- Includes a survey or architectural history - methods, materials, technology, and styles
- 100 buildings featured in detail: their history, function, and the people who made them possible
- Surveys ancient and modern buildings froma roudn the world
- Profiles great engineering masterpieces such as bridges, aqueducts, and transport systems
- Spectacular images of the world's most distinctive buildings
- Fully illustrated throughout with hundreds of illustrations, maps and photos
- The perfect handbook for all who are interested in the built environment
