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  • Late Mamluk Patronage
    Khaled A. Alhamzah / Khaled AAlhamzah
    This book attempts to look at the structure and functions of the constituent elements of the Ghuriyya complex through the medium of contemporary sources --in particular its waqfiyya--and in doing so, the motives and attitudes of the patron, his goals and his ambitions are defined. In addition, the study seeks to place the monuments in broader context and examine them within the...
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    33,24 €

  • Glenrora
    Cecilia M. Blake / Cecilia MBlake
    Glenrora: Or The Castle, The Camp, And The Cottage is a novel written by Cecilia M. Blake and published in 1864. The story is set in Scotland and follows the lives of three different families: the wealthy and aristocratic family living in the castle, the soldiers stationed at the nearby military camp, and the humble family living in the cottage. The novel explores the themes of...
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    30,14 €

  • Churches And Castles Of Medieval France (1895)
    Walter Cranston Larned
    ''Churches And Castles Of Medieval France'' is a historical book written by Walter Cranston Larned and published in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive description of the medieval churches and castles that were built in France during the Middle Ages. The author describes the architecture, design, and history of these structures in detail, providing readers with a deeper und...
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    34,32 €

  • Captain Macdonald
    John Lang
    Captain Macdonald: Or Haps And Mishaps At Capias Castle is a novel written by John Lang and published in 1856. The story revolves around Captain Macdonald, a retired army officer who inherits Capias Castle, a dilapidated estate in Scotland. He decides to renovate the castle and make it his home. However, he soon realizes that the castle is haunted by the ghost of a former owner...
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    32,19 €

  • At Seneca Castle (1912)
    William Walker Canfield
    At Seneca Castle is a novel written by William Walker Canfield and published in 1912. The story is set in the small town of Seneca Castle, located in upstate New York. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy and influential Harrison family, who own the town’s largest factory, and the working-class residents who work at the factory.The main plot ...
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    34,37 €

  • A Visit To Arundel Castle (1851)
    Mitchell And Son
    A Visit to Arundel Castle (1851) is a historical book written by Mitchell and Son that provides a detailed account of a visit to Arundel Castle, a medieval castle located in West Sussex, England. The book describes the castle’s history, architecture, and the various rooms and galleries that can be found inside. It also provides information about the castle’s owners, the Dukes o...
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    24,81 €

  • Architecture and Its Models in Southeast Asia
    Jacques Dumaray / Jacques Dumarcay / Michael Smithies
    This thought provoking study of the development of architecture, and the impact of architectural models on this evolution, in southeast Asia, draws for its early examples primarily from surviving Hindu-Buddhist monuments in Cambodia and Java. Dumarçay argues that, despite the fact that individual physical locations may merit innovation, new construction nevertheless tends to be...
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    19,02 €

  • Architecture and History and Westminster Abbey
    William Morris
    This vintage book contains two papers written by William Morris concerning the preservation of Westminster Abbey. These interesting and informative papers contain a wealth of information on the history and importance of this Westminster Abbey, and are highly recommended for those with an interest in this most beautiful and iconic building. The papers entitled: “Architecture And...
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    27,59 €

  • The Etymological Compendium
    William Pulleyn
    The Etymological Compendium: Or Portfolio Of Origins And Inventions is a book written by William Pulleyn and originally published in 1853. The book is an extensive collection of information on the origins and etymology of various words and phrases in the English language. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the English language, the influence of other lan...
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    43,89 €

  • The Malay Archipelago
    Alfred Russell Wallace
    The Malay Archipelago is a book written by Alfred R. Wallace, published in 1869. It is a detailed account of Wallace’s travels through the Malay Archipelago, which includes modern-day Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The book is divided into two volumes and contains 20 chapters. In the book, Wallace describes his experiences and observations of the natural history, geography...
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    48,08 €

  • The Decoration of Houses
    Edith Wharton / Ogden Jr. Codman / Ogden JrCodman
    Individuality in house-furnishing has seldom been more harped upon than at the present time. The cheap originality which finds expression in putting things to uses for which they were not intended is often confounded with individuality; whereas the latter consists not in an attempt to be different from other people at the cost of comfort, but in the desire to be comfortable in ...
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    28,94 €

  • The Decoration of Houses
    Edith Wharton / Ogden Jr. Codman / Ogden JrCodman
    Individuality in house-furnishing has seldom been more harped upon than at the present time. The cheap originality which finds expression in putting things to uses for which they were not intended is often confounded with individuality; whereas the latter consists not in an attempt to be different from other people at the cost of comfort, but in the desire to be comfortable in ...
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    43,72 €

  • The English Cathedral Of The Nineteenth Century (1861)
    Alexander James B. Beresford Hope / Alexander James BBeresford Hope
    The English Cathedral of the Nineteenth Century is a book written by Alexander James B. Beresford Hope in 1861. The book is a detailed study of the architectural style and design of English cathedrals during the 19th century. The author explores the history of these cathedrals and their significance as cultural and religious landmarks in England. The book is divided into chapte...
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    41,70 €

  • The Master Builders (1909)
    James Edmund Dunning
    The Master Builders is a novel written by James Edmund Dunning and published in 1909. The story follows the life of a young architect named John Strickland, who is determined to make a name for himself in the competitive world of building design. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including financial difficulties, personal setbacks, and professional rivalries. Despite...
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    37,49 €

  • Impressions of Japanese Architecture and the Allied Arts
    Ralph Adams Cram
    This volume contains a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of Japanese architecture through the ages - with information on temples, shrines, domestic buildings, and much more. 'Impressions Of Japanese Architecture and the Allied Arts' is highly recommended for those with an interest in the development of Japanese architecture, and it would make for a great addition to col...
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    34,46 €

  • Southern Baroque Art - Painting-Architecture and Music in Italy and Spain of the 17th & 18th Centuries
    Sacheverell Sitwell
    Originally published London, 1924. Contents Include: The Serenade at Caserta 'Les Indes Galantes' The King and the Nightingale Biography etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, us...
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    45,98 €

  • Urban Achievement in Early Modern Europe
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    69,82 €

  • The Taylorized Beauty of the Mechanical
    Mauro F. Guillén / Mauro FGuillén
    The dream of scientific management was a rationalized machine world where life would approach the perfection of an assembly line. But since its early twentieth-century peak this dream has come to seem a dehumanizing nightmare. Henry Ford’s assembly lines turned out a quarter of a million cars in 1914, but all of them were black. Forgotten has been the unparalleled new aesthetic...
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    57,22 €

  • Urban Paleontology
    Dihua Yang / Ming Tang
    More than ten years ago, when I first read Mario Gandelsonas’ book The Urban Context, the beautiful abstract diagrams that the book presented -the street network of Chicago- fascinated me with the profound historical and cultural background that they suggested. Without knowing how this would direct me, I started to draw something related with the street network of Beijing. That...
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    40,63 €

  • Norham Castle (1883)
    Hubert Edward Henry Jerningham
    Norham Castle is a book written by Hubert Edward H. Jerningham and was first published in 1883. The book is a historical fiction novel that is set in the 16th century and tells the story of the Scottish-English border wars. The main character of the book is a young Englishman named Edmund who is sent to Norham Castle to serve as a squire to the castle’s commander, Sir Ralph Per...
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    35,36 €

  • Small Hospitals
    Alfred Worcester
    Small Hospitals: Establishment And Maintenance is a book written by Alfred Worcester in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive guide for the establishment and maintenance of small hospitals. It covers various aspects of hospital management, including the selection of suitable sites, building construction, staffing, and equipment. The author emphasizes the importance of cleanli...
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    26,98 €

  • Stereotomy
    S. Edward Warren / Samuel Edward Warren / SEdward Warren
    Stereotomy: Problems In Stone Cutting (1875) is a book written by S. Edward Warren that explores the art and science of cutting stone into intricate shapes and designs. The book delves into the various techniques and tools used in stereotomy, a branch of geometry concerned with the cutting of stone to create complex architectural and sculptural forms. The author provides detail...
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    25,84 €

  • Artifacts of Revolution
    Patrice Elizabeth Olsen
    This innovative history utilizes the built environment as a means of tracing the path of the consolidation of the Mexican Revolution. Patrice Elizabeth Olsen considers the physical changes in Mexico City's built environment, using them to evaluate the extent and direction of regime consolidation of successive governments during the critical period from 1920 to 1940. Archite...
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    149,64 €

  • High Masonry Dams (1876)
    John Bach McMaster
    High Masonry Dams is a book written by John Bach McMaster and published in 1876. The book is a comprehensive study of the construction and design of masonry dams, with a focus on the challenges and engineering solutions needed to build dams that can withstand the forces of water and time. The book covers a range of topics, including the history of masonry dams, the materials us...
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    26,98 €

  • A Critical Inquiry Into The Condition Of The Conventual Builders And Their Relations To Secular Guilds In The Middle Ages (1884)
    George Franklin Fort
    ''A Critical Inquiry Into The Condition Of The Conventual Builders And Their Relations To Secular Guilds In The Middle Ages'' is a historical study written by George Franklin Fort in 1884. The book explores the relationship between the builders of medieval convents and the secular guilds that existed during that time. Fort analyzes the social, economic, and political conditions...
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    31,98 €

  • Manual de iconografìa precolombina
    PEDRO SONDEREGUER
    El Manual propone las pautas necesarias para un análisis morfológico panamerindio de los diseños visuales aplicados en los Géneros Plásticos, habidos en Ia América antigua durante más de tres mil años. En el núcleo de las altas y medias culturas, se difundió una enorme civilización neotítica, con religiones annimistas similares y gran desarrollo agrario. Tales culturas, tuviero...
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    7,12 €

  • Capitol Hill - Converted
    Kristen A. Dennis
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    24,66 €

  • The Architecture of Roman Temples
    John W. Stamper / John WStamper
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    52,10 €

  • Illustrated Masonic Secrets of America’s Founding Fathers
    Editors of Bottletree Books LLC
    Culled from little-known Masonic texts of the 1800s and early 1900s, the 'Illustrated Masonic Secrets of America’s Founding Fathers' is a must-read for any Freemason or person curious about the Masonic ties of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, John Sullivan and Joseph Warren. Read how the Freemasons set the cornerstones of the U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C., the...
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    16,02 €

  • Illustrated Masonic Secrets of America’s Founding Fathers
    Editors of Bottletree Books LLC
    Culled from little-known Masonic texts of the 1800s and early 1900s, the 'Illustrated Masonic Secrets of America’s Founding Fathers' is a must-read for any Freemason or person curious about the Masonic ties of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, John Sullivan and Joseph Warren. Read how the Freemasons set the cornerstones of the U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C., the...
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    28,17 €


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