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O mundo chega a nós a cores. Mas, quando as cores ganham vida em nossa imaginação, elas já estão impregnadas de sentidos, a depender de cada contexto cultural, como revela este livro fascinante. Cad……続きを見る

From its beginning as one of the most ambitious construction projects west of the Mississippi, the imposing red granite Lone Star statehouse loomed large in Texas lore. The iconic landmark rests on ……続きを見る

Northeast Philadelphia chronicles this area's history of transformation, from scattered communities to an urban center. Before the Consolidation Act of 1854 more than tripled the former capital's po……続きを見る

From its beginning as one of the most ambitious construction projects west of the Mississippi, the imposing red granite Lone Star statehouse loomed large in Texas lore. The iconic landmark rests on ……続きを見る

This volume explores the history of Vicksburg National Cemetery, reveals recent discoveries, and notes how the addition of various elements through the years helped to beautify this sacred ground. I……続きを見る

With forewords by Mario Carpo, Jenny Sabin, and Branko Kolarevic. This book is the first comprehensive overview of the pioneering works, events, and people that contributed to the paradigm shift def……続きを見る

Originally published in 1994, as part of the Ethnoscapes: Current Challenges in the Environmental Social Sciences series, reissued now with a new series introduction, Architecture, Ritual Practice a……続きを見る

La consolidación de la injusticia examina la historia del Estado español y su transición de la dictadura a la democracia. En sus páginas se argumenta, con un estilo crítico y sensible, que esta tran……続きを見る

La consolidación de la injusticia examina la historia del Estado español y su transición de la dictadura a la democracia. En sus páginas se argumenta, con un estilo crítico y sensible, que esta tran……続きを見る

A lively new history of London told through twenty-five buildings, from iconic Georgian townhouses to the Shard A walk along any London street takes you past a wealth of seemingly ordinary buildings……続きを見る

O personagem/narrador deste livro, Italo Campofiorito não foi apenas um espectador muito arguto do que aconteceu no Brasil por muitas décadas, desde o final dos anos cinquenta até sua morte recente.……続きを見る

In "The Pencil of Nature," William Henry Fox Talbot presents a groundbreaking exploration of photography as a medium of artistic expression and documentation. This seminal work, published in the 184……続きを見る

An " engaging" study of Machu Picchu's transformation from ruin to World Heritage site, and the role a National Geographic photo feature played ( Latin American Research Review). When Hiram Bingham,……続きを見る

Northeast Philadelphia chronicles this area's history of transformation, from scattered communities to an urban center. Before the Consolidation Act of 1854 more than tripled the former capital's po……続きを見る

Secret Newark goes behind the façades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known aspects of the town’s fascinating past. Situated on the important old Roman road, the Fosse Way, the ancestral mark……続きを見る

The Islamic world's artistic traditions experienced profound transformation in the 19th century as rapidly developing technologies and globalizing markets ushered in drastic changes in technique, st……続きを見る

Hereford Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Hereford, the famous streets and the……続きを見る

Through photographs, Architecture of the Lower Rio Grande Valley: An Introduction, celebrates the architecture of the Texas-Mexico border region, its craftsmen, its cultures and its climate. The 40 ……続きを見る

In "The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture, Elucidated by Question and Answer," Matthew Holbeche Bloxam provides a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies of Gothic architecture t……続きを見る

Through photographs, 'Architecture of the Lower Rio Grande Valley: An Introduction,' celebrates the architecture of the Texas-Mexico border region, its craftsmen, its cultures and its climate. The a……続きを見る

In "The Pencil of Nature," William Henry Fox Talbot presents a revolutionary exploration of photography as both an art form and a scientific endeavor. Published in the 1840s, this pioneering work il……続きを見る

Irving, Texas, was founded in 1903 by two eager individuals, J.O. Schulze and Otis Brown, of the Chicago, Rock Island & Gulf Railway Company. Beginning as an agrarian area of farmland, cotton, and c……続きを見る

Great Sodus Bay graces the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Known as Bay of the Cayugas to early French explorers and Assorodus (Silvery Waters) to Native American Indians, Sodus Bay is bountiful in ……続きを見る

Through photographs, 'Architecture of the Lower Rio Grande Valley: An Introduction,' celebrates the architecture of the Texas-Mexico border region, its craftsmen, its cultures and its climate. The a……続きを見る

The town of Newark has been an important place since medieval times, when it became a major centre for wool and cloth production. The town grew around its once-impressive castle, built in the eleven……続きを見る

The extraordinary creative energy of Renaissance Italy lies at the heart of modern western culture. This creativity extended far beyond the visual arts and architecture: dress history, dance history……続きを見る

Of all the discussions about working horses, the fire department horse always brings up stories of heroic horses and the love the firemen had for them. The fire horse’s history was not very long. Ho……続きを見る

Amongst the vestiges of antiquity which abound in this country, are the visible memorials of those nations which have succeeded one another in the occupancy of this island. To the age of our Celtic ……続きを見る

Read about Newport News' history as a vital early settlement in the nascent America and its center for commerce and more, until the start of WWII. Settled in 1621, Newport News has the oldest Englis……続きを見る

The plaza has been a defining feature of Mexican urban architecture and culture for at least 4,000 years. Ancient Mesoamericans conducted most of their communal life in outdoor public spaces, and to……続きを見る