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Horse-Drawn Commercial Vehicles: 255 Illustrations of Nineteenth-Century Stagecoaches, Delivery Wagons, Fire Engines, Etc.Over 250 authentic royalty-free depictions of lunch wagons, ice wagons, freight wagons, fire engines, stagecoaches, hearses, and many other vintage vehicles, shown in detailed engravings and photographs, culled from rare trade periodicals in the Smithsonian Institution. Detailed captions. Introduction.Author: Donald H. BerkebilePublisher: Dover PublicationsPublished:...
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Christian and Oriental Philosophy of ArtNine of the most famous essays by the preeminent philosopher and art historian, exploring such subjects as the true function of aesthetics in art and the importance of symbolism.Author: Ananda K. CoomaraswamyPublisher: Dover PublicationsPublished: 02/17/2011Pages: 160Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.50dISBN:...
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McTeagueA lesser-known American classic, McTeague explores the darker side of success and the pitfalls of marriage for a turn-of-the-century couple. McTeague is the story of a poor dentist scraping by in San Francisco at the end of the 19th century, and his wife Trina,...
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Henry VIII and the English ReformationWhen Henry VIII died in 1547 he left a church in England that had broken with Rome - but was it Protestant? The English Reformation was quite different in its methods, motivations and results to that taking place on the continent.This book: * examines...
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Key Houses of the Twentieth Century: Plans, Sections and Elevations [With CDROM]It provides accurate scale plans of every floor, together with elevations, sections, and site plans where appropriate, for each house. All have been specially drawn for the purpose and are based on the most up-to-date information and sources. Amplified with full-color views of the...
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Minoru Yamasaki: Humanist Architecture for a Modernist WorldThe first book to reevaluate the evocative and polarizing work of one of midcentury America's most significant architects Born to Japanese immigrant parents in Seattle, Minoru Yamasaki (1912-1986) became one of the towering figures of midcentury architecture, even appearing on the cover of Time...
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Frank Lloyd Wright and His Manner of ThoughtAn iconic figure in American culture, Frank Lloyd Wright is famous throughout the world. Although his achievements in architecture are stunning, it is his importance in cultural history, Jerome Klinkowitz contends, that makes Wright the object of such avid and continuing interest. Designing more...
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The Oxford Book of Gothic TalesBrimming with tales of terror, suspense, and the uncanny, this work offers a collection devoted to the best of the Gothic genre. Each story contains the common elements of the gothic talea warped sense of time, a claustrophobic setting, a link to archaic modes...
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How Buildings Work: The Natural Order of ArchitectureIllustrated with hundreds of illuminating line drawings, this classic guide reveals virtually every secret of a building's function: how it stands up, keeps its occupants safe and comfortable, gets built, grows old, and dies--and why some buildings do this so much better than others....
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China's Golden Age: Everyday Life in the Tang DynastyThe Tang Dynasty (618-907), traditionally regarded as the golden age of China, was a time of patricians and intellectuals, Buddhist monks and Taoist priests, poetry and music, song and dance. In China's Golden Age: Everyday Life in the Tang Dynasty, Charles Benn paints a...
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The Renaissance: A Very Short IntroductionMore than ever before, the Renaissance stands out as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe but the entire...
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Domesday Book (Penguin Classic): A Complete TranslationDomesday Book is one of the most famous documents in English history--and arguably in world history. Now available in one volume, here is the complete, authoritative translation from the original Latin, together with an index of places and a glossary of terms used. Domesday...
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EssaysReflections by the creator of the essay form display the humane, skeptical, humorous, and honest views of Montaigne, revealing his thoughts on sexuality, religion, cannibals, intellectuals, and other unexpected themes. Included are such celebrated works as "On Solitude," "To Philosophize Is to Learn How...
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A Medieval FeastA beautifully illustrated, award-winning, and fascinating look at the Middle Ages by Aliki, the beloved creator of many popular books for children. The King is coming to visit The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare for his arrival. It...
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All the Beautiful LiesFrom the acclaimed author of Her Every Fear and The Kind Worth Killing comes a diabolically clever tale of obsession, revenge, and cold-blooded murder--a sly and brilliant guessing game of a novel in the vein of Ruth Ware, Paula Hawkins, and Patricia Highsmith.Harry Ackerson...
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The Black Death"As exciting and readable an account as you could wish." -- The Guardian "Fascinating." - Bill Bryson The Black Death vividly and comprehensively brings to light the full horror of this uniquely catastrophic event that hastened the disintegration of an age.A series of natural...
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Pyramid Rising: The Great Pyramid ReconstructedPyramid Rising: The Great Pyramid ReconstructedFor centuries the Great Pyramid of Giza has captivated and mystified people from around the world. Who built it? And how did they do it? Pyramid Rising offers an astonishing new theory that answers many of these questions-and much...
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Creating and Sharing Legal Knowledge in the Twelfth Century: Sankt Gallen, Stiftsbibliothek, 673 and Its ContextThis volume provides deep insights into the dynamics and processes of knowledge creation and transfer in the Middle Ages by analysing the manuscript Sankt Gallen, Stiftsbibliothek, 673 - an important textual witness for the creation of the Decretum Gratiani.Author: Stephan DusilPublisher: BrillPublished: 11/03/2022Pages: 280Binding...
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Hanover and Dartmouth CollegeSince the beginning of settlement on the Hanover Plain in August 1770, the built environment of Dartmouth College and the Village at the College, which was such a uniquely integral part of the community, has been a story of constant evolution, growth, and change....
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Adjaye: Works 2007 - 2015: Houses, Pavilions, Installations, BuildingsFollowing Adjaye: Works 1995-2007, this second volume looks back on the impressive portfolio of work created by architect David Adjaye between 2007 and 2015. During the years covered in this book, the acclaimed architect embraced expansive projects, taking him outside Europe to work on...
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