One hundred great buildings, monuments and triumphs of engineering from around the world are described and lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout.
Arranged in chronological sequence within each continent grouping, these masterworks of human creation span over 10,000 years of civilisation. All locations are pinpointed on maps at the beginning of each chapter.
Special features and aspects of a particular age, such as the Inca Empire, the Industrial Revolution, and the American Skyscraper open up the history behind the famous sites.
