Containing over 6‎,‎000 entries from Aalto to ziggurat‎,‎ this is the most comprehensive and up‎-to‎-date dictionary of architecture available‎.‎ Beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and concise style‎,‎ it covers all periods of Western architectural history‎,‎ from ancient times to the present day‎.‎ It also includes concise biographies of leading architects‎,‎ from Brunelleschi and Imhotep to Le Corbusier and Richard Rogers‎.‎ The text is complimented by over 250 beautiful and meticulous line drawings‎,‎ labelled cross‎-sections and diagrams‎.‎ These include precise drawings of typical building features‎,‎ making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles‎.‎ The first edition of the Dictionary of Architecture received excellent reviews‎.‎ Now it has been fully revised‎,‎ and expanded‎,‎ bringing it completely up‎-to‎-date‎.‎ New entries include definitions of landscape terms‎,‎ and biographies of modern architects‎.‎ Each entry is followed by a mini‎-bibliography‎,‎ with suggestions for further reading‎.‎ It also contains over 50 new illustrations‎.‎ This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architecture‎.‎ With clear descriptions providing in‎-depth analysis‎,‎ it is invaluable for students and professional architects‎,‎ and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader‎.‎