A History of Ottoman Architecture by Godfrey Goodwin

A History of Ottoman Architecture by Godfrey Goodwin

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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.

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A History of Ottoman Architecture by Godfrey Goodwin

This is a comprehensive survey of the last two centuries of Turkish architecture. The author treats his subject chronologically and in its historical perspective, with full discussion of the effects of conquests, religion 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
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
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1987-02-23
Number of pages 512
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