A History of Ottoman Architecture by Godfrey Goodwin
Treating the subject chronologically and in historical perspective, this is a comprehensive survey of Ottoman architecture, with references to Byzantine, Persian and Selcuk examples and discussion of the effects of conquests, religions and social organization.
'A stupendous achievementThere is no Ottoman building of any importance, secular as well as religious, in the whole of modern Turkey which he does not describe' - Architectural Review
'There is nothing to compare with this book for comprehensiveness ... a visual feast' - RIBA Journal
'There is nothing to compare with this book for comprehensiveness ... a visual feast' - RIBA Journal
Godfrey Goodwin (1921–2005) was a distinguished architectural historian and scholar. He had a lifelong love of the wonders of Ottoman architecture and all things Turkish.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500274293 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500274290 |
| Title | A History of Ottoman Architecture |
| Author | Godfrey Goodwin |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 1987-02-23 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
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