Contents

Contents : the power of the pyramid - from ancient Egypt to modern Paris; shelter from the weather - from huts to houses; a home for the gods - Ancient Greece - an artistic legacy; the empire builders - Ancient Rome - a technical legacy; the castle builders - labourers and stone masons; a prayer in stone - the cathedrals of medieval Europe; Natural materials - timber and stone, tiles and bricks; mud houses - African and Middle Eastern traditions; paper houses - Japanese master carpentry; forging ahead - the first metal bridges; glass houses - a victorian extravaganza; the race for the sky - the rise of the sky scrapers; a genius at work - the vision of Frank Lloyd Wright; Freedom of form - the impact of modern materials; finding out more ... ancient wonders; modern marvels; famous architects through history; useful words; architectural styles; index; timeline; key to stickers;