Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2008-08-15 Public domain in the USA. 549 Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster) 1855 1926 Hamlin, Alfred Dwight Foster 09027932 A Text-Book of the History of Architecture Seventh Edition, revised Louise Hope, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Text-Book of the History of Architecture" by A. D. F. Hamlin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an introduction to architectural history, exploring the development of architectural styles and significant structures spanning various cultures and epochs. It is tailored primarily for college students but is also accessible to the general reader, making it a resource for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of architecture. The opening of the text establishes its aim to succinctly outline different architectural periods and styles while introducing recurring themes regarding the necessity of beauty in architecture alongside utility. The author emphasizes that architecture represents a synthesis of artistic and functional needs, reflecting the societal progress and cultural nuances throughout history. Additionally, Hamlin clarifies his approach to the reader, stating that this book will provide a broad overview, leaning on factual recounts rather than intricate criticisms, and will include illustrations to support the learning process. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Architecture -- History NA Text Browsing: Architecture Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: History - General Category: History - Other Category: Architecture 1146060 2025-06-11T04:49:17.821621 text/html 1100350 2023-10-28T16:28:21 text/html 6469855 2025-06-11T04:49:46.987460 application/epub+zip 6481704 2025-06-11T04:49:25.266668 application/epub+zip 459242 2025-06-11T04:49:20.598610 application/epub+zip 8110762 2025-06-11T04:49:59.597399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8007021 2025-06-11T04:49:41.814499 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 829086 2022-09-12T08:52:02.651605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 834239 2025-06-11T04:49:12.423679 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 834050 2023-10-28T16:30:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16419 2025-06-11T04:49:59.809434 application/rdf+xml 10506 2025-06-11T04:49:20.906627 image/jpeg 1588 2025-06-11T04:49:20.754599 image/jpeg 6524183 2025-06-11T04:49:18.470653 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia