Sir Banister Fletcher's Global History of Architecture

“A major monument in the writing of worldwide history” – Book of the Week, Times Higher Education Winner of the 2023 Architecture Book of the Year Award (Company of Architects) Winner of the Colvin Prize 2020 (Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain) 2020 Dartmouth Medal Honorable Mention Sir Banister Fletcher’s Global History of Architecture is a definitive reference work tracing the development of architecture across cultures and civilizations worldwide. First published in 1896, the 21st edition continues its long-standing tradition with an authoritative, detailed, and up-to-date survey of global architectural history. A comprehensive visual and historical survey of global architecture, featuring thousands of significant buildings supported by more than 2,200 photographs, plans, and drawings. Its 102 chapters organize architectural styles and traditions chronologically and geographically, enabling readers to compare cultural contexts, materials, resources, and technologies across civilizations.