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

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The result of years of research, this epic volume shows the global reach of the Art Nouveau idiom Modernismo, Jugendstil......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

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

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

Discover the fascinating history and current renaissance of La Pagode, a legendary art house cinema in the heart of Pari......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

A Stunning Exploration of New York’s Most Enchanting Fountains New York City’s fountains are more than just decorative f......more

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Explores the extraordinary range of monuments and memorials to be found in Scotland. It covers over 500 monuments and me......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 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

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

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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

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

Building on the foundation laid by American Icons, American Icons Volume 2 continues the exploration of American archite......more

The first in-depth study since the 1980s of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, a building that is often considered the most......more

The Book of Temples offers a visually stunning and spiritually enriching exploration of sacred sites worldwide, appealin......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

Blending rich historical research with sharp analysis, this book uncovers the interplay of race, urban planning ideologi......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

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

Edinburgh’s architectural history is explored through 300 notable buildings, from galleries to monuments, by Robin Ward.......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

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

Explore the foundational stories of America through its most treasured landmarks in John Thomson Faris’s "Historic Shrin......more

"Natchez, Symbol of the Old South" offers a captivating glimpse into the rich and complex history of Natchez, Mississipp......more

"Natchez, Symbol of the Old South" offers a captivating glimpse into the rich and complex history of Natchez, Mississipp......more

Explore the fascinating history and enduring legacy of "Georgia’s Stone Mountain" by Willard Neal. This meticulously pre......more

Step back in time with "Historic Doorways of Old Salem," a captivating visual journey through the architectural heritage......more

Step back in time with "Historic Doorways of Old Salem," a captivating visual journey through the architectural heritage......more

Journey to Abbotsford, the celebrated home of Sir Walter Scott, in this beautifully presented volume from the "Beautiful......more

Delve into the rich and fascinating history of one of London’s most iconic landmarks with "Chronicles of London Bridge,"......more

Delve into the rich and fascinating history of one of London’s most iconic landmarks with "Chronicles of London Bridge,"......more

Spending his weekends exploring historic churches across the idyllic English countryside - and sharing their beauty and ......more

Breathtaking photography of an iconic historical building in the heart of Saudi Arabia This volume invites the reader on......more

Lighthouses of Nova Scotia A Guide for Photographers and Explorers!! There are about 160 historic Lighthouses surviving ......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

Versailles seen from the sky is dreamlike. First to experience this remarkable sight on September 19, 1783, were three p......more

The fascinating history of St Stephen’s Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for......more