An Encyclopaedia of Architecture : Historical, Theoretical, and Practical (Paperback)

Preface; Part I. History of Architecture: 1. Origin of architecture; 2. Architecture of various countries; 3. Architecture of Britain; Part II. Theory of Architecture: 1. Construction; 2. Material used in buildings; 3. Use of materials; 4. Medium of expression; Part III. Practice of Architecture: 1. The principal parts of a building; 2. Combination of parts; 3. Public buildings; Appendix; Glossary; Index.