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The Architecture of the Eighteenth Century

by John Summerson

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Looks at eighteenth-century palaces, churches, theaters, libraries, museums, prisons, hospitals, and banks, discusses their various styles, and discusses the development of urban planning.

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Genres: Art & Design, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 724.1 — Arts & recreation Architecture Architecture from 1400 Baroque And Renaissance
LCC: NA956 .S86 — Fine Arts 2599.5-2599.9 Architectural criticism Architecture History
BISAC: ANT ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Art

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Languages: English, French, German, Italian
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 4
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Published: 1986
Genres: Art & Design, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 724.1
LCC: NA956 .S86

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