More than fifteen years after the success of the first edition, this sweeping introduction to the history of architecture in the United States is now a fully re

This survey provides a unique overview of 1,000-years of architectural development.

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Why did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration?

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