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1	Beloved Invader more books like this by Eugenia Price add to wishlist Anson Dodge visits the Gould's Georgia plantation after the Civil War and loses his heart and dedicates his life to the people there. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $48.69! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	England's Thousand Best Churches more books like this by Simon Jenkins add to wishlist Following the huge success of the book last Christmas, comes a new edition of this classic work, in portable trade paperback format. Simon Jenkins travelled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Organised by county, each church is described - often with delightful asides - and given a star-rating from one to five. ... see all copies from $9.10! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Universe of Stone: A Biography of Chartres Cathedral more books like this by Philip Ball add to wishlist Ball offers an architectural biography of the magnificent Chartres cathedral, a revolution in thought embodied in stone and glass, and the greatest conjunction of religion, science, and technology in Western history. Illustrated. see all copies from $11.20! new only from $13.94! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Medieval Architecture in Western Europe: From A.D. 300 to 1500 Includes CD more books like this by Robert G Calkins add to wishlist Medieval Architecture in Western Europe covers the entire period of European Medieval architecture from c. 300 to c.1500. It offers a basic introduction with appropriate plans, sections, and photographs, all in one single volume. Concerned about the perceived gap in current art history books in regards to medieval architecture, the author is ... see all copies from $25.82! new only from $76.95! \| SVS
5	Discovering Church Architecture: A Glossary of Terms more books like this by Mark Child add to wishlist More poeple than ever are visiting churchs, but they are often baffled by the architectural and technical terms that abound in guidebooks.This book helps to identify ecclesiastical architecture. It is a dictionary explaining in simple language over 600 terms likely to be encountered on a church visits and is illustrated with more than 300 drawings. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $7.32!
6	English Parish Churches: 214 Photographs by Edwin Smith; Introductory Texts by Graham Hutton; Notes on the Plates by Olive more books like this by Edwin Smith (Illustrator), Graham Hutton, Olive Cook add to wishlist Smith's (1912-1971) 214 photographs of parish churches are accompanied by a text setting the buildings in their social and historical context, and notes by Olive Cook, Smith's widow. First published in the US in 1979. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.31! \| first editions
7	From Abyssinian to Zion: A Guide to Manhattan's Houses of Worship more books like this by Professor David W Dunlap add to wishlist From modest chapels to majestic cathedrals, and historic synagogues to modern mosques and Buddhist temples: this photo-filled, pocket-size guidebook presents 1,079 houses of worship in Manhattan and lays to rest the common perception that skyscrapers, bridges, and parks are the only defining moments in the architectural history of New York City. ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $4.95! \| SVS
8	Gothic architecture. more books like this by Paul Frankl add to wishlist Geographically, this survey stretches from Poland to Portugal, from Sicily to Scotland; chronologically, it ranges from Durham in 1093 to Halle an der Saale in 1530. It provides an introduction to the study of Gothic architecture, and a history and analysis of Gothic style. see all copies from $23.70! new only from $38.50! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Places of Worship more books like this by James Russell, Mr. Vaughan Hart add to wishlist Part of a series that places buildings within their historical context, this text considers St Paul's Cathedral, Church of the Sacred Heart in Prague, and the Church on the Water and Church of the Light in Japan. It includes specially produced technical drawings that explain how the buildings were detailed and put together. By looking at these ... see all copies from $3.40! new only from $3.67!
10	Cotswold Churches more books like this by David Verey add to wishlist see all copies from $9.95! new only from $29.55! \| first editions
11	Early Christian and Byzantine architecture more books like this by Richard Krautheimer add to wishlist see all copies from $14.00! first editions
12	Churches more books like this by Judith Dupre add to wishlist With stunning colour photographs and lively, informative text, Churches tells the fascinating stories of 65 houses of worship from six major denominations. From the gilded halls of St. Peter's Basilica to the rustic beauty of St. Francisco de Asis in New Mexico, each essay illuminates the unique historical, spiritual, and architectural ... see all copies from $11.00! new only from $99.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Art and Architecture in Medieval France: Medieval Architecture, Sculpture, Stained Glass, Manuscripts, the Art of the Church Treasuries, more books like this by Whitney S Stoddard add to wishlist This is an English-language study on the architecture and art of medieval France of the Romanesque and Gothic periods, approximately 1000 - 1500. In addition to essays on individual monuments there are general discussions of given periods and specific problems such as: why did Gothic come into being? Whitney Stoddard explores the interrelationship ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $65.73! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Ugly as Sin: Why They Changed Our Churches from Sacred Places to Meeting Spaces and How We Can Change Them Back Again more books like this by Michael S Rose add to wishlist In terms that non-architects can grasp (and modern architects can't dismiss!), Michael Rose shows that many modern churches violate the three natural laws of church architecture and lead Catholics to worship, quite simply, a false god. Rose also provides solid arguments (as easy to explain as they are hard to refute) and practical tools that you ... see all copies from $13.48! new only from $14.33! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Built of Earth and Song: Churches of Northern New Mexico more books like this by Marie Romero Cash, Jack Parsons (Photographer) add to wishlist This book is a practical field guide to over 75 religious sites. "Built of Earth and Song" provides historical data on each church and the religious art within it, along with maps, a glossary of relevant Spanish and English terms, and a concise bibliography. see all copies from $3.36! new only from $10.80! \| first editions
16 view cover	Liturgy and Architecture from the Early Church to the Middle Ages more books like this by Allan Doig add to wishlist Social, economic, technical, theological and artistic factors are crucial to a proper understanding of ecclesiastical architecture of all periods, and together their study illuminates the study of liturgy. Buildings and their archaeology are standing indices of human activity, and the whole matrix of meaning they present is highly revealing of the ... see all copies from $19.79! new only from $19.80!
17 view cover	The Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages more books like this by Raphael Brandon, J Arthur Brandon add to wishlist Originally published in 1849, this is a detailed study of roof structures, including aesthetic details of churches of the Middle Ages in England. The illustrations are highly detailed drawings of open timber roofs, with measurements, enlarged decorative details, etc. of tie-beam, trussed rafter, hammer beam and collar braced roofs. The work ... see all copies from $30.99! new only from $30.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18	Gold in Azure: One Thousand Years of Russian Architecture more books like this by William C. Brumfield add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
19	Early Churches of Washington State more books like this by Esther Pearson, Arnold Pearson (Photographer) add to wishlist see all copies from $2.07! signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Churches for the Southwest: The Ecclesiastical Architecture of John Caw Meem more books like this by Stanford E Lehmberg add to wishlist John Gaw Meem designed all or part of twenty-two churches, including mission churches for Indian pueblos; Catholic, Episcopal, and Presbyterian churches in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Taos; and a chapel in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Using archival and new colour photographs, this book surveys the varied styles in which he worked. see all copies from $20.59! new only from $31.20! \| SVS
21 view cover	The Illustrated Alamo 1836: A Photographic Journey more books like this by Mark Lemon, Craig R Covner (Foreword by) add to wishlist The most iconic historic place in America may also be the most misunderstood.For more than 170 years, the true nature and appearance of the Alamo, the cradle of Texas liberty, has eluded historians and artists alike. Partially demolished soon after the famous battle, the mission/fortress' appearance grew more and more indistinct. Even more ... see all copies from $30.98! new only from $34.40! \| SVS
22 view cover	Country Churches more books like this by Raymond Paul Zirblis add to wishlist Country churches are humble yet much-loved structures that for centuries have played a central role in the daily lives of people rural communities the world over. Country Churches is a photographic and historical tour of country churches throughout the Christian world. From Britain's simple stone churches to the austere wood-framed houses of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.95! \| first editions
23 view cover	Art in the Early Church more books like this by Walter Lowrie add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.04! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	American Country Churches more books like this by William Morgan, Radek Kurzaj (Photographer) add to wishlist "The country church tells us who we are. In doing so, it provides a sense of security, especially in times of crisis," says Pulitzer-Prize nominee Morgan in his Introduction to this sweeping, gorgeously photographed look at rural America's most enchanting houses of worship. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.73! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Romanesque Churches of France: A Traveller's Guide more books like this by Peter Strafford add to wishlist The Romanesque churches to be found in every corner of France are one of the wonders of Europe. They were built between about 1000 and 1200 and were contemporary with English Norman architecture. Their architectural style varies from region to region, as do their size, shape and layout. The period saw the first revival of the art of sculpture ... see all copies from $20.95! new only from $55.41!

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