Explore the iconic buildings of the world, the history of homes and public buildings, and meet some of the architects who created them Want to know more about the buildings around you? Can\'t tell a Doric from a Corinthian column? Interested in how the Egyptians built the pyramids, and how on earth a dome stays up? Packed with absorbing Facts and quirky illustrations, this book tells you everything you need to know about architecture around the world, from the simple dwellings created.
Explore the iconic buildings of the world, the history of homes and public buildings, and meet some of the architects who created them Want to know more about the buildings around you? Can\'t tell a Doric from a Corinthian column? Interested in how the Egyptians built the pyramids, and how on earth a dome stays up? Packed with absorbing Facts and quirky illustrations, this book tells you everything you need to know about architecture around the world, from the simple dwellings created