Eight Meditations on Architecture

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Interdisciplinary in approach and topical in focus, the sixth edition of
continues to bring to life humankind’s creative legacy. With more than 800 illustrations and some 150 literary sources in accessible translations, this widely acclaimed humanities survey takes a global perspective that is at once selective and engaging, and helps students better understand the relationship between world cultures. Available in multiple formats,
examines the political, economic, and social contexts out of which history’s most memorable achievements emerged.