This is a major revision and expansion of what has long been recognized
as a basic reference in its field. Besides updating the existing text,
the authors have broadened the book by including many new entries on
landscape architecture as well as by significantly increasing their
treatment of American architects and architecture. This is a highly
readable work, worldwide in scope, covering architecture from ancient
times to the present. Major entries on key individuals, styles,
movements, materials, and terms range up to several pages in length and
include cross references and bibliographies for further reading. This is
an essential addition to the reference shelf of every architectural
student and buff.