Dover has been an important port since before Roman times. The closest point to continental Europe, both the Romans and ......more
Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the United States and Canada rarely experienced iconoclasm, the preme......more
Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the United States and Canada rarely experienced iconoclasm, the preme......more
This book presents the first wide-ranging investigation of contemporary architectural replicas as a global phenomenon. P......more
The result of years of research, this epic volume shows the global reach of the Art Nouveau idiom Modernismo, Jugendstil......more
A visual journey through an archaeological site with evidence of over 2,000 years of civilization Located at the crossro......more
The history of a political and architectural icon of Saudi Arabia Situated within the valleys of Mecca, Al Saggaf Palace......more
A long-dormant artists’ community revived as a historical and cultural village in the heart of Arabia Al Muftaha brought......more
Once an abandoned hospital believed to be haunted, now renovated into a multidisciplinary arts center Irqah Hospital is ......more
Fortified gates, mosaic-decorated windows and large halls characterize this palace critical to Saudi Arabia’s founding L......more
Documentation of a historical house-turned-museum in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia This volume chronicles the recent historical r......more
Stonehenge stands out as our most significant prehistoric monument and ranks among the greatest in the world. But what d......more
This book investigates how monuments have been used in Africa as tools of oppression and dominance, from the colonial pe......more
A comprehensive narrative history of Mt. Rushmore, written in light of recent political controversies, and a timely retr......more
An exclusive tour of a famous English historic house--featured in period dramas including Bridgerton and Brideshead Revi......more
This book is a photographic journey-complemented by a collection of academic essays on related historical, architectural......more
The author of Three Minutes in Poland and Practicing uncovers the identifies of the Empire State Building construction w......more
Why were there so many missing in the First World War? What do we know about the battlefield casualties, the dead and th......more
Discover the fascinating history and current renaissance of La Pagode, a legendary art house cinema in the heart of Pari......more
- A new English-language contribution to Moscow’s architectural history, newly researched and detailing the history of o......more
Fascinating insights into the architecture and set design behind Chanel’s one-of-a-kind fashion shows at Paris’ Grand Pa......more
An expert history of Tudor Palaces, told from a fresh new angle....more
The magnitude of error in building a skyscraper is staggeringly large. Flaws in engineering take on exponential importan......more
Discover the splendor, rich history, and timeless allure of the world’s most legendary hotels--from the old-world charm ......more
Tom Blachford’s cinematic photographs of Tokyo and Kyoto transport viewers to a futuristic, dystopian dimension, in whic......more
1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of an iconic New York illustration, inspired by classic Batsford book covers of the 1930s and ’......more
A Stunning Exploration of New York’s Most Enchanting Fountains New York City’s fountains are more than just decorative f......more
Explores the extraordinary range of monuments and memorials to be found in Scotland. It covers over 500 monuments and me......more
A captivating and comprehensively illustrated study of the seventeenth-century Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto, Japan An......more
From the seacoast to the White Mountains to the Great North Woods, New Hampshire burial grounds vary from urban park-lik......more
The cemeteries of Southwest Virginia have a fascinating combination of culture, heritage, and history. The memorials pre......more
A nostalgic prespective on the story of an impressive, industrious city. A fine new art calendar from Flame Tree. Step b......more
A nostalgic treasure trove of Glasgow’s businesses, streets and institutions. A fine new art calendar from Flame Tree. S......more
A nostalgic treat with images of historic Kent in the glory years of early photography. A fine new art calendar from Fla......more
A nostalgic journey through the streets, the bridges, the monuments and the many old buildings of London. A fine new art......more
A nostalgic, visual narrative of the streets, monuments and buildings of Manchester. A fine new art calendar from Flame ......more
From the rolling valleys, highlands and lochs, to the vibrant cities and farming communities, Scotland has a long and tr......more
A nostalgic journey through the streets, castles and countryside of Wales. A fine new art calendar from Flame Tree. Step......more
Chicago’s Uptown Theatre, one of America’s largest and most lavish movie palaces, has sat vacant for more than 40 years.......more
This book explores the contemporary memory of the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453. It focuses on h......more
A remarkable collection of artworks that shine a light on the city’s grand edifices, quirky nooks, hidden quarters and m......more
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How recent shifts in social politics have dramatically changed our relationship to monuments. For centuries, monuments h......more
A look inside the Nakagin Capsule Tower, a landmark of the Japanese Metabolist movement that stood for over 50 years Com......more
A delightful selection of the exquisite interior designs of The Royal Pavilion at Brighton. A fine new art calendar from......more
Explore the world’s most fascinating historical and contemporary buildings, from ancient pyramids to high-tech skyscrape......more
From the seacoast to the White Mountains to the Great North Woods, New Hampshire burial grounds vary from urban park-lik......more
At one time, Scotland was home to more than 4,000 castles. It’s an extraordinary number for such a small country and tod......more
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The first in-depth study since the 1980s of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, a building that is often considered the most......more
Building on the foundation laid by American Icons, American Icons Volume 2 continues the exploration of American archite......more
The Book of Temples offers a visually stunning and spiritually enriching exploration of sacred sites worldwide, appealin......more
Examine the origins, history, and influence of 500 famous buildings that have shaped civilizations around the world. Dis......more
New York City is blessed with an incredible array of public sculptures. One overlooked aspect of this collection is its ......more
Built to last, built to impress, built with style and grandeur - it is all the more remarkable when the most ostentatiou......more
As the twentieth century began, Indianapolis found itself at the center of a booming commercial and industrial network w......more
American Chinatowns: Race, Identity, and Postwar Urban Redevelopment offers a captivating exploration of the vibrant yet......more
American Chinatowns: Race, Identity, and Postwar Urban Redevelopment offers a captivating exploration of the vibrant yet......more
A comprehensive celebration of the historic buildings, monuments, and "parkitecture" that define these beloved green spa......more
’Funny, occasionally filthy and ultimately fascinating.’ - Richard Herring, comedian Go to any ancient building in the l......more
Built on top of a lost sea, Almere is city full of cutting-edge, innovative architecture Almere, the youngest city in th......more
A celebration of Planting Fields, one of the few surviving estates of the Gold Coast of Long Island in New York Planting......more
American Shrines: The Architecture of Presidential Commemoration explores the history of presidential memorialization as......more
As a world heritage site and one of the most visited cities in the world, Edinburgh boasts a huge range of buildings fro......more
Discover striking examples of Art Deco architecture and decoration throughout Paris with this bilingual guide; featuring......more
Explores over forty of Ireland’s unique and historic round towers, dating to the early medieval period. The dramatic rou......more
How architectural monuments survived and historical preservation was reinvented during the destructions of the twentieth......more
Chelsea has always been a district beloved by the influential and wealthy. Initially a small riverside village that cent......more
An in-depth look at America’s historic skyscraper and Chicago’s most iconic building. This is the captivating story of t......more
From the alleyways of Soho to the medieval remains of Moorgate, the new book by Sunday Times bestselling author Jack Che......more
Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah’s oldest burial ground, holds thousands of untold stories behind its broken and forgott......more
A photographic journey through the cemeteries of the National Capital area, uncovering forgotten stories and history. A ......more
Breathtaking photography of an iconic historical building in the heart of Saudi Arabia This volume invites the reader on......more
Spending his weekends exploring historic churches across the idyllic English countryside - and sharing their beauty and ......more
Lighthouses of Nova Scotia A Guide for Photographers and Explorers!! There are about 160 historic Lighthouses surviving ......more
The definitive book on New York Deco, from the smallest of details to the grandest of buildings. New York City, arguably......more
Explores the city’s cemeteries, blending history, art, and recreation in forgotten burial grounds transformed into urban......more
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice "A window to the soul of a great city." --Inga Saffron, Pulitzer Prize-winn......more
Monuments - Memories - Cities: an interdisciplinary examination of memory culture...more
In tracing the evolution of the Louvre from fortress to palace and of Versailles from hunting domain to dynastic capital......more
In tracing the evolution of the Louvre from fortress to palace and of Versailles from hunting domain to dynastic capital......more
The fascinating history of St Stephen’s Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for......more
Versailles seen from the sky is dreamlike. First to experience this remarkable sight on September 19, 1783, were three p......more