Illustrated Encylopedia of World Railway Locomotives by Ransome-Wallis

Illustrated Encylopedia of World Railway Locomotives by Ransome-Wallis

In this volume, noted Columbia University Professor of Architecture Cyril M. Harris offers a unique tour through the entire history of architecture: an extraordinary compendium of clear, concise definitions for over 5,000 important terms. This thoroughly accurate and comprehensive gathering of architectural knowledge is complemented by an unprecedented collection of over 2,000 line drawings that richly illustrate significant aspects of architectural styles. Unusual cutaway views, close-ups of intricate details, and precisely rendered plans show many of the greatest architectural achievements of all time.
From ancient ruins to twentieth-century Modernism, the Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture covers the full spectrum of architecture's rise and development. Subject areas include the following periods: Ancient, Islamic, Greek and Hellenistic, Mesoamerican, Roman, Romanesque, Early Christian, Gothic, Renaissance, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Modern. This volume is an important research tool that places particular emphasis on clarity and accuracy. For the architect, artist, historian, student, teacher, or architecture enthusiast, this valuable guide offers indispensable information and lucid illustrations covering the whole of architecture.

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ISBN 13	9780486412474
ISBN 10	0486412474
Title	Illustrated Encylopedia of World Railway Locomotives
Author	Ransome-Wallis
Series	Dover Transportation
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Dover Publications Inc.
Year published	2012-09-17
Number of pages	512
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