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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; Revised edition edition (23 Jun 1980)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0500201773
ISBN-13: 978-0500201770
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 15 x 0.8 cm

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Compulsory classical classic! 5 Dec 2001

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A fantastic non-snob guide to the principles of classical architecture, the authors passion and sincerity is infectious. The easiest and most informative classical architecture book I have read.

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I bought this book as a complete beginner, and found it a wealth of information. It has come in very handy for my degree. Very well explained for the complete novice on classical architechture. Worth buying. Dictionary would be better with illustrations though!

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best starter for understanding classic architecture 12 Dec 2000

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i read this book in german language and it was my first of john summerson. actually i read everything of him. i read this book as a student and it gave me abetter impression of the idea of classic architecture than any lecture. so i would recommend this book to everyone who is interested in architecture and who wants to do more than pray architectural patterns.

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