Architecture - Historic Preservation - General

In the past decade a range of formal spatial analysis methods has been developed for the study of human engagement, experience and socialisation within the built environment. Many, although not all, of these emanate from the fields of architectural and urban studies, and draw...

""A Historical and Descriptive Guide to the Town of Wimborne Minster, Dorsetshire"" is a book written by Peter Hall in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the town of Wimborne Minster, located in the county of Dorsetshire in England. The guidebook covers...

Architects and amateurs alike will delight in the informative detail and quiet humour which led to a fresh view of Australia's streetscapes and suburbs. Since its first publication by Melbourne University Press Australia's Home has been in constant demand. The author summarises his story,...

Great Pyramid Passages and Chambers V2: The Measurements of the Great Pyramid is a book written by John Edgar. The book provides a detailed analysis of the measurements of the Great Pyramid, one of the most iconic structures in the world. Edgar delves into...

After the enthusiastic reactions to my book 'Highlights of English Cathedrals', I have decided to publish a companion volume on the cathedrals of Australia and New Zealand. As before, this book uses photos from my websites in which I have tried to capture something...

The Scepter of Egypt Volume 1, written by William C. Hayes, is an extensive and comprehensive historical account of the ancient civilization of Egypt from its earliest times to the end of the Middle Kingdom. The book is divided into two parts, with the...

"Keeney delivers a riveting and propulsive story about a nine-year battle to save sacred ground that was the site of the largest labor uprising in American history. . . . He unveils a powerful playbook on successful activism that will inspire countless others for...

Documentation of a historical house-turned-museum in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaThis volume chronicles the recent historical renovation of the Beit Al-Manoufy guest house in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in which it was transformed into a permanent museum and music center paying tribute to the preeminent Saudi musician...

Exploring forgotten regions of Mexico's Yucat疣 Peninsula, Susana Ordov疽 and photographer Guido Taroni uncover the faded splendor of both neglected and restored homes. Susana Ordov疽's Inside Yucat疣 is an ode to the merging of the ancient with the contemporary. At the turn of the...

Ancient Freemasonry: An Introduction To Masonic Archeology is a book written by Frank C. Higgins that provides an in-depth look at the origins and history of Freemasonry. The book explores the archaeological evidence of the ancient roots of Freemasonry and traces the development of...

The Star Temples at Karnak Egypt is a book written by J. Norman Lockyer. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Egyptian temples at Karnak, which were built in honor of the gods and goddesses of the Egyptian pantheon. The author examines...

Cleopatra's Needles and Other Egyptian Obelisks is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, a renowned Egyptologist, that explores the history and significance of obelisks in ancient Egypt. The book delves into the construction, transportation, and symbolism of these towering monuments, which were...

This book introduces a Maintainability Index of Heritage Buildings (MIHB) to support the decision-making and prioritisation process for the maintenance of heritage buildings.Author: Mohamed MarzoukISBN-10: 1032374926ISBN-13: 9781032374925Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/21/2023Pages: 142Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d

West of Herkimer's Nose, a point of land just outside Kingston, three early highways ran to the provincial capital of York - the Danforth Road completed in 1802, the York-Kingston Road finished in 1817, the old Highway 2. Along them sprang up settlements -...

A chronicle of an influential villa by Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio that brings a sense of discovery to the Italian countryside and its larger national history. - "If a vacation in Italy this summer just isn't going to make the cut, this book might...

""Saybrook At The Mouth Of The Connecticut: The First One Hundred Years"" is a historical account of the town of Saybrook, Connecticut, from its founding in 1635 to the end of the 17th century. The author, Gilman C. Gates, provides a comprehensive overview of...

The Development Of The Egyptian Tomb Down To The Accession Of Cheops is a book written by George Andrew Reisner. The book is an in-depth exploration of the evolution of Egyptian tombs from the earliest times until the accession of Cheops. The author provides...

The Ancient Khmer Empire is a scholarly work published in 1951 by Lawrence Palmer Briggs. It is part of the Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, Volume 41, Part 1. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Khmer Empire, which was a powerful...

Gizeh and Rifeh is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie and published in 1907. The book is a detailed account of Petrie's archaeological excavations in the ancient Egyptian sites of Gizeh and Rifeh. Petrie was a renowned Egyptologist and his work in...

The Stone Age In North America V2 is a historical book written by Warren K. Moorehead in 1910. The book is a detailed account of the Stone Age period in North America, covering the period from the arrival of the first humans in the...

The Ancient Monuments of North and South America is a book written by C. S. Rafinesque in 1838. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient monuments found in North and South America, covering a wide range of topics such as the architecture,...

A remarkable coincidence of unplanned historical events has preserved Newport, Rhode Island's architectural heritage in a way that is rare among American cities. Newport has the largest number of pre-Revolutionary War buildings in North America, with some 800 in its old historic districts. In...

The 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal and first introduced the city of San Diego to a wider international audience. Balboa Park became the featured centerpiece. The core park layout today remains essentially the same as during the original fair....

The Origins and History of the Mayas V1 is a comprehensive book written by M. Wells Jakeman that delves into the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization. The book provides a detailed account of the origins of the Mayas, their social structures,...

Stonehenge is a non-fiction book written by Richard J. C. Atkinson that explores the history and mysteries surrounding one of the world's most iconic prehistoric monuments. Atkinson delves into the various theories and hypotheses surrounding the purpose and construction of Stonehenge, which has been...

The Civilization of Rome, written by Donald Reynolds Dudley, is a comprehensive historical account of the ancient Roman civilization. The book covers the period from the early days of Rome's founding to its eventual decline and fall. Dudley provides a detailed analysis of the...

The Tomb of Senebtisi at Lisht is a book written by Arthur Cruttenden Mace and published in 1916. The book is a detailed account of Mace�������s excavation of the tomb of Senebtisi, a high-ranking official of the Twelfth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, located in...

Leadwork: Old And Ornamental, And For The Most Part English is a book written by William Richard Lethaby and published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of leadwork, particularly in England. It covers the history of leadwork, its various...

The Cahokia Mounds: A Preliminary Paper is a book written by Warren King Moorehead in 1922. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Cahokia Mounds, which are a group of prehistoric Native American mounds located in Illinois. The author explores the history, architecture,...

""The Great Pyramid And Pyramid Of Mexico And The Sphinx"" is a book written by Albert Churchward that explores the mysteries and legends surrounding three of the world's most iconic ancient structures - the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Mexico, and the...

""The Earth and Its Cycles"" is a book that compares the findings of modern geological and archaeological research with the teachings of the Secret Doctrine. Written by E. W. Preston, the book explores the cycles of the earth, including its geological and climatic changes,...

""A Handbook of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Archaeology"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Hodder M. Westropp. This book covers the archaeology of four ancient civilizations: Egypt, Greece, Etruria (modern-day Tuscany), and Rome. It provides a detailed account of the art, architecture, religion,...

""A Memoir Of Chirk Castle And The Myddelton Family: A.D. 1011 To A.D. 1859"" is a historical memoir written by Hugh Roberts in 1859. The book details the history of Chirk Castle, a medieval fortress in Wales that has been owned by the Myddelton...

American Antiquities: Or The New World The Old, And The Old World The New is a comprehensive book written by John T. C. Heaviside that explores the history and culture of the Americas before and after the arrival of Europeans. The book delves into...

The House That Hitler Built by Stephen H. Roberts is a historical non-fiction book that delves into the story of the Nazi regime's construction of the infamous Eagle's Nest, a mountaintop retreat for Adolf Hitler and his inner circle. The book traces the origins...

In The Pillared City, John S. Sledge presents a richly illustrated overview of the Greek Revival period in Mobile, Alabama (1825-70), when high style and vernacular columned buildings were erected on the city's streets. Using a wealth of resources such as deeds and diaries,...

Most people view cultural heritage sites as static places, frozen in time. In Cultural Landscapes in India, Amita Sinha subverts the idea of heritage as static and examines the ways that landscapes influence culture and that culture influences landscapes. The book centers around imagining,...

Site Planning by Kevin Lynch is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of designing and planning urban spaces. The book covers a wide range of topics related to site planning, including site analysis, site selection, site design, and site management. It provides...

Architects of Little Rock provides biographical and historical sketches of the architects working in Little Rock from 1830 to 1950. Thirty-five architects are profiled, including George R. Mann, Thomas Harding, Charles L. Thompson, Max. F. Mayer, Edwin B. Cromwell, George H. Wittenberg, Lawson L....

""An Introduction to Pawnee Archeology"" by Waldo Rudolph Wedel is a comprehensive exploration of the archeological history of the Pawnee people, a Native American tribe that resided in the Great Plains region of the United States. The book delves into the prehistoric and historic...

""Records of Ancient Races in the Mississippi Valley"" is a historical book written by William McAdams. It explores the history and culture of the indigenous people who once lived in the Mississippi Valley region of North America. The book provides a detailed account of...

The "iron lace" that graces the businesses, homes, squares, and cemeteries of Mobile, Alabama, is as vital a part of that southern port city as it is of New Orleans, Charleston, and Savannah. Until now, its story has never been fully told. In this...

Exploring America's material culture, Common Places reveals the history, culture, and social and class relationships that are the backdrop of the everyday structures and environments of ordinary people. Examining America's houses and cityscapes, its rural outbuildings and landscapes from perspectives including cultural geography, decorative...

""Analysis and Design of Steel Structures"" by Almon Homer Fuller is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of designing steel structures. The book covers the basics of structural analysis, including the behavior of steel under various loading conditions, as well as the...

Indo-Sumerian Seals Deciphered is a book written by L. Austine Waddell that explores the ancient seals of the Indus Valley Civilization and Sumer. The book provides a detailed analysis of these seals and their inscriptions, revealing a connection between the two civilizations. Waddell argues...

""Great Pyramid Passages and Chambers V2: The Measurements of the Great Pyramid"" by John Edgar is a comprehensive guide to the measurements and dimensions of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The book delves into the intricate details of the pyramid's passages and chambers, providing...

Great Pyramid Passages and Chambers V2: The Measurements of the Great Pyramid is a book written by John Edgar. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the most iconic structures in the world. The book provides detailed...

Cleopatra's Needles and Other Egyptian Obelisks is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that delves into the history and significance of obelisks in ancient Egypt. The book provides a comprehensive account of the construction, transportation, and erection of obelisks, as well as...

A century ago, the popularity of early Washington landmarks like Stoneleigh Court and the controversial Cairo (which, at a soaring twelve stories, shocked District officials into enacting the city's height limit) made it clear that apartment living was here to stay. By the 1920s,...

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the facades of many, if not most, residential and commercial buildings in America's cities were crowned with sheet-metal cornices. These offered certain practical advantages over stone or brick cornices--for example, they were lighter and safer to...