Encyclopedia of Architectural and Engineering FeatsPresenting over 200 achievements in architecture and structural engineering in all the inhabited continents from prehistory to the present, this volume celebrates how humans have altered the landscape to create awe-inspiring architectural and engineering wonders that rival the most impressive structures created by nature.400 pp. |
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Encyclopedia of architectural and engineering feats Donald Langmead,Christine Garnaut Affichage d'extraits - 2001 |
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