Describes churches by county in England. This book also contains maps locating each church, and is illustrated with colour photos from the Country Life archive.

From the great citadels of Caernarvon, Harlech, Powis and Beaumaris in the north, to the Victorian glories of Cardiff in the south, the buildings of Wales embody its history and are the equal of any in the British Isles. This book presents the cultural history of Wales.

Tells the story of Catholic church architecture in England and Wales. This book demonstrates that many Victorian Catholic churches were masterpieces, that Catholic built churches and chapels of astonishing confidence even in the 18th century, and that in the 20th century Catholic church-builders grasped the architectural opportunities.

Presents a new approach to the architecture of early Christian churches of the Mediterranean.

The English medieval cathedrals are one of the wonders of the world. But who made them, and why? Incorporating the historical research, this work presents a picture of the English cathedrals as above all products of their time, not just great architectural monuments. It is intended for every lover of history and architecture.

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Liverpool is a city of amazing cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity with almost every religious faith and individual denomination represented. These places of worship continue to be important architectural landmarks and much-loved cultural and community assets.

Built between the 9th and the 13th centuries by a succession of 12 Khmer kings, Angkor spreads over 120 miles in South-East Asia and includes scores of major architectural sites. This illustrated history and exploration of the monuments of Angkor includes plans, watercolours and a chronology.

A reprint of the 1965 second edition.

Explores the length and breadth of England to select thousand best churches. This work is organised by county, and each church is described - often with asides - and given a star-rating from one to five. It includes county sections that is prefaced by a map locating each church.

A beautiful pocket guide to the ancient Cathedrals of England, with superb engravings and ground plans, and packed with interesting facts and stories, written by a stonemason and letter carver. Printed in sepia inks on 100% recycled exquisite papers.

The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. This book tells the history and explains the significance of the Parthenon, the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the divine patroness of ancient Athens.

From the 10th century onwards the great monastic foundations of Nara and Mount Hiei maintained large armies of warlike monks, a practice that was later followed by other institutions. The tempestuous political rivalries that developed between the different orders of monks, and even factions within the same orders, ensured that these Buddhist temples and monasteries had to be securely sited and ...

A celebration of 100 Catholic churches in England and Wales, this book is a combination of text and photography. Each chapter is devoted to a milestone in the history of the Catholic Church since the Reformation, with an introduction followed by a description of each church complementing Alex Ramsay's photographs.

York Minster is one of England's greatest Gothic Buildings and the repository for the largest single collection of medieval stained glass in Britain, most of which remains in situ. This book charts the construction of the Minster and traces its development. It also offers insights into aspects of its complex story.

From Tiahuanaco in Bolivia to Bagan in Myanmar, this book explores places of spiritual power from around the world. It investigates the deep connections between people, religion, landscape and architecture. It traces the symbols hidden in ancient architecture and temple complexes, and details significant astronomical alignments.

This guide informs visitors to churches and cathedrals how to interpret the common images and meanings in church art and architecture. It explains how to identify people, scenes, details and their significance, and explores the symbolism of different animals, plants, colours, numbers and letters.

Few buildings in the world have had such a power to inspire as the Temple in Jerusalem. Yet it has not existed for nearly 2000 years. This book explores the history of this monument of the imagination and its significance for Jews, Christians and Muslims.