The Visual Encyclopedia of American Landmarks
150 of the Most Significant and Noteworthy Historic, Cultural and Architectural Sites in America, Shown in More Than 500 Photographs
Seiten
2013
Hermes House (Verlag)
978-0-85723-414-8 (ISBN)
Hermes House (Verlag)
978-0-85723-414-8 (ISBN)
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Exploring sites of historic interest from grand houses to tenement dwellings, with insightful commentary.
This fascinating book contains more than 150 significant landmarks of the United States of America. It includes places of military history and conflict, recreation grounds and public spaces, and skyscrapers built using groundbreaking design and construction techniques. An historical overview of every landmark details the reason for its existence, methods of construction anddevelopment, important architectural considerations, and associations with culturally important events or people. Here is the perfect reference for students of American social history and architecture, as well as those keen to travel and see the best of what each state has to offer.
This fascinating book contains more than 150 significant landmarks of the United States of America. It includes places of military history and conflict, recreation grounds and public spaces, and skyscrapers built using groundbreaking design and construction techniques. An historical overview of every landmark details the reason for its existence, methods of construction anddevelopment, important architectural considerations, and associations with culturally important events or people. Here is the perfect reference for students of American social history and architecture, as well as those keen to travel and see the best of what each state has to offer.
Thomas W. Paradis is a professor of geography, planning and recreation, and director of the office of academic assessment at the Northern Arizona University, USA. He is the author of two books and has contributed many articles to journals and books.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 09.03.2016 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 240 x 302 mm |
| Gewicht | 1638 g |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Nord- / Mittelamerika ► USA |
| Technik ► Architektur | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-85723-414-5 / 0857234145 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-85723-414-8 / 9780857234148 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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