‘This book provides vital insights into the ways in which architecture reflects the character of society.
Drawing on his immense erudition and keenly discerning eye, Nikolaus Pevsner describes 20 types of buildings ranging from the most monumental to the least, and from the ideal to the most utilitarian.
He covers both European and American architecture, with examples chosen largely from the 19th century, the crucial period for diversification.
Included are national monuments, libraries, theaters, hospitals, prisons, factories, hotels, and many other public buildings.
