Architectural History and Styles

The pocket-sized visual guide to the great buildings and structures of the modern age from around the world by an architecture expert.

Focusing on the practicalities of the profession and the intangible motivations behind design, this book provides a critical overview of 3000 years of architectural practice and education.

In this highly-illustrated survey, John Boughton, author of Municipal Dreams, examines the remarkable history of social housing in the UK.

Many of London's Victorian buildings are built of coarse-textured yellow bricks - London stocks, produced in huge quantities through the 19th century. Whether visible or hidden, they form a major part of the fabric of the capital. This detailed history of the industry offers a fresh perspective on the social and economic history of the city.