Author: | Elizabeth B. Greene | ISBN: | 9781440835735 |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | May 5, 2017 |
Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
Author: | Elizabeth B. Greene |
ISBN: | 9781440835735 |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
Publication: | May 5, 2017 |
Imprint: | Greenwood |
Language: | English |
An invaluable resource for readers interested in architecture and design that demonstrates how the construction, form, and function of key structures in the 19th-century influenced American social, political, economic, and intellectual life.
• Discusses 19th-century U.S. landmarks in the context of key events and topics in history
• Guides readers through the process of critically assessing and analyzing buildings and important structures in 19th-century America
• Examines the history of a variety of interesting and important landmarks, not all of which are celebrated or well-known but have had significant influence on American society at the time
• Gives unique perspective to students about how people lived in 19th-century America
An invaluable resource for readers interested in architecture and design that demonstrates how the construction, form, and function of key structures in the 19th-century influenced American social, political, economic, and intellectual life.
• Discusses 19th-century U.S. landmarks in the context of key events and topics in history
• Guides readers through the process of critically assessing and analyzing buildings and important structures in 19th-century America
• Examines the history of a variety of interesting and important landmarks, not all of which are celebrated or well-known but have had significant influence on American society at the time
• Gives unique perspective to students about how people lived in 19th-century America