Introduces facts about the architects and construction of the Great Pyramid of Gisa, the Parthenon in Athens, Notre Dame de Paris, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Tower of London, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the Taj Mahal in India, Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, the Eiffel Tower, the Chrysler Building and the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Sydney Opera House and the Beijing National Stadium. A timeline gives you an overview of what was happening...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Gothic and Gothic Revival, or how to distinguish between Baroque and Neoclassical? This guide makes extensive use of photographs to identify and explain the characteristic features of nearly 300 buildings. The result is a clear and easy-to-navigate guide to identifying the key styles of western architecture from the classical age to the present day.