The World's Greatest Monuments

THE WORLD’S GREATEST MONUMENTS Readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the architectural history of mankind, from the megalithic sites of the Bronze Age to soaring Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world today. Panoramic photographs and insightful text showcase a wealth of outstanding structures – the Pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal, St Peter‘s Basilica and the Golden Gate Bridge among them. This stunning book explores the great cultures of the Near East, where the first cities were established; visits civilizations such as the Sumer, which developed radically new styles of architecture; and tracks the worldwide influence of Europe and western modernism. • In-depth journey through architectural history • Over 1,000 stunning photographs, many in double-page spreads • Background information on each monument (Parallelausgabe zum deutschen Titel: Monumente der Menschheit ISBN: 978-3-89944-628-9)