Memorials, monuments books

Traces the origins and development of Taoism, China's indigenous religion. Taoist Buildings chronicles the transformation...  Read More >>

Traces the evolution of dwellings throughout ancient China, from the earliest cave dwellings occupied by nomadic...  Read More >>

Explores walls and other fortifications of ancient China. This volume details the evolution of these structures,...  Read More >>

Tracing the development and formation of Chinese Buddhism, Wei Ran details the founding of Buddhism, its spread...  Read More >>

Details the formation and historical development of ritual architecture, from the Confucian ritual concept to the...  Read More >>

One of the most historically significant places at the Grand Canyon, yet one of the least known, is the Grand Canyon...  Read More >>

"The very first book ever written about this iconic landmark, replete with vintage images and transcribed newspaper...  Read More >>

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Elegant remnants of the Victorian era grace almost every corner of Cape May. Wealthy locals built opulent homes...  Read More >>

In Pious Memories Douglas Brine examines the context, function, and meaning of early Netherlandish memorials (in...  Read More >>

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One of the most historically significant places at the Grand Canyon, yet one of the least known, is the Grand Canyon...  Read More >>

Nearly as old as the city itself, Oakland Cemetery is one of Shreveport's most significant historical landmarks....  Read More >>

It took six years and cost $100 million, but on May 27, 1933, the gates swung open on the biggest birthday party...  Read More >>

In the heyday of Civil War commemoration at the turn of the twentieth century, Mississippi’s Vicksburg National...  Read More >>

Vicksburg National Military Park was established by Congress to commemorate the campaign, siege and defense of...  Read More >>

Ten master craftsmen, ten fascinating stories, one 486-page illustrated book about old world building-trades craftsmen...  Read More >>

Shows the construction of the transit hub in the Transeuropean rail network. This book includes photographs as well...  Read More >>

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Viollet-le-Duc und das Schloss Pierrefonds, die ritterliche Welt des Endes des Mittelalters, dekodieren ... Das...  Read More >>

The Evolution of Washington, DC is a striking volume featuring select pieces of the extraordinary collection of...  Read More >>

The courthouses of Georgia’s 159 counties hold the keys to the history of individual families and entire communities...  Read More >>

Vorarlberg is the most westerly and the smallest of all the federal states in Austria. The region has seen its building...  Read More >>