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class=\"readmore-toggle\" data-readmore-state=\"closed\" id=\"rm-content_1\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"polite\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLearn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Architecture Book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Architecture Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis captivating book will broaden your understanding of Architecture, with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- A global scope, covering architecture from all over the world\u003cbr\u003e- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts\u003cbr\u003e- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout\u003cbr\u003e- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Architecture Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a captivating introduction to buildings and the ideas, and principles that make them key to the history and evolution of our built environment - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover the most important ideas, technologies, and movements in the history of architecture and structural engineering, through exciting text and bold graphics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eYour Architecture Questions, Simply Explained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn about the evolution of construction, from ancient and classical architecture through Medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance buildings, Baroque and Rococo, to 19th-century emerging modernism and postmodernism and glittering skyscrapers. If you thought it was difficult to learn about buildings and the ideas behind them, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Architecture Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents key information in a clear layout. Explore architectural movements, styles and celebrated buildings from all over the world, and stunning religious structures from mosques to churches, stupas to pagodas and temples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Big Ideas Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith millions of copies sold worldwide, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Architecture Book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eJonathan Glancey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an architectural critic and writer. He was the architecture and design editor at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Guardian\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom 1997 to 2012. 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