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The Invention of Melbourne: A Baroque Archbishop and a Gothic Architect...
Jaynie Anderson, Max Vodola, Shane Carmody
Art & Architecture; History of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900; Individual architects & architectural firms; Religious buildings
Hardback
Defines the relationship between an architect of genius, William Wardell, and the first Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne,... [more]
$54.99
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Treasures of Westminster Abbey
Tony Trowles
Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Religious buildings; Museums & museology; History
Hardback
New edition of this exploration of one of Brtiain's greatest buildings. [more]
$39.99
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Sacred Spaces: The Awe-Inspiring Architecture of Churches and Cathedrals...
Guillaume de Laubier
Photographs: collections; Religious buildings; Religion & beliefs
Hardback
A breathtaking survey of beautiful churches and cathedrals from acclaimed photographer Guillaume de Laubier [more]
$85.00
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The Sagrada Familia: Gaudi's Heaven on Earth
Gijs van Hensbergen
Architecture; Religious buildings; Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church
Paperback
Exquisite... A wonderment of an essay about a wonderment of a building'... [more]
$21.99
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How to Look at Stained Glass: A Guide to the Church Windows of England
Jane Brocket
Art & Architecture; Stained glass: artworks; Decorative arts; Religious buildings; Social & cultural history
Paperback
The magical qualities of stained glass have an enduring appeal, but church windows tend to be ignored as a form of creative... [more]
$26.99
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Islamic Monuments in Cairo: The Practical Guide (New Revised 7th Edition)...
Caroline Williams
Religious buildings; History of religion; Islam; Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides
Paperback
A new, fully revised edition of this perennially popular guide to Cairo's Islamic monuments [more]
$54.99
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Unlocking the Church: The lost secrets of Victorian sacred space
William Whyte
Religious buildings; History of architecture; History; Social & cultural history; Church history
Hardback
Unlocking the Church is the story of a revolution. The Victorians transformed how churches were understood, experienced, and... [more]
$38.95
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The Sagrada Familia: Gaudi's Heaven on Earth
Gijs van Hensbergen
Architecture; Religious buildings; Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church
Hardback
A definitive and illuminating biography of one of the most famous – and most famously unfinished – buildings in... [more]
$29.99
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Churches of the Church of England
Janet Gough
Religious buildings; History; Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England
Paperback
Following on from Cathedrals of the Church of England , this book explores a comprehensive range of religious institutions,... [more]
$29.99
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After the Fire: London Churches in the Age of Wren, Hooke, Hawksmoor and...
Angelo Hornak
Religious buildings; History of architecture; History
Hardback
A stunning history of London Churches built after the Great Fire [more]
$149.95
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Exploring Britain's Churches and Chapels: Inspirational Journeys of Discovery...
AA Publishing
Religious buildings; Religion & beliefs; Travel & holiday guides
Hardback
This practical and inspirational guide has been produced in association with the National Churches Trust, to help you discover... [more]
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The Parthenon
Mary Beard
Religious buildings; History; Classical history & classical civilisation; Classical Greek & Roman archaeology
Paperback
The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin... [more]
$23.99
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The Architecture of Roman Temples: The Republic to the Middle Empire
John W. Stamper (University of Notre Dame, Indiana)
History of art: ancient & classical art; Religious buildings; History
Paperback
This book examines the development of Roman temple architecture from its earliest history to the reigns of Hadrian and the... [more]
$56.95
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The 50 Greatest Churches and Cathedrals of Great Britain
Sue Dobson
Religious buildings; Religion & beliefs; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides
Paperback
An inspiring tour of the highlights of the most-loved churches, abbeys and cathedrals of the United Kingdom. [more]
Hagia Sophia: Sound, Space, and Spirit in Byzantium
Bissera V. Pentcheva
Religious buildings; History of architecture; History; Orthodox & Oriental Churches
Paperback
Examines the aesthetic principles and spiritual operations at work in Hagia Sophia. Drawing on art and architectural history,... [more]
The Pantheon: From Antiquity to the Present
Tod A. Marder, Mark Wilson Jones
Religious buildings; History
Paperback
Treats the Pantheon from the unique perspective of its construction history, survival, and reception through history. [more]
The Secret Language Of Churches & Cathedrals
Richard Stemp
Religious subjects depicted in art; Religious buildings; Religion & beliefs; Christianity
Paperback
Who is depicted in that stained glass window? What is the significance of those geometric figures? Why are there fierce-looking... [more]
The Sistine Chapel: Paradise in Rome
Ulrich Pfisterer, David Dollenmayer
Art & Architecture; Renaissance art; Religious subjects depicted in art; Religious buildings; Ancient history: to c 500 CE
Paperback
This scholarly but concise and accessible account of the decoration of the Sistine Chapel examines the history and explains... [more]
I Never Knew That About England's Country Churches
Christopher Winn
Religious buildings; Religion & beliefs; Church history; Travel writing
Paperback
This charming book takes you through the counties of England, exploring Saxon churches, reflective of simple faith; Norman... [more]
The Basilica of St Francis in Assisi
Gianfranco Malafarina, Chiara Frugoni
Art & Architecture; Religious buildings
Hardback
Founded in 1228, the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi is the burial place of the well-known saint and the mother church of... [more]
The Vatican Heresy: Bernini and the Building of the Hermetic Temple of the...
Robert Bauval, Chiara Hohenzollern
Religious buildings; Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought
Paperback
Reveals how the largest Sun Temple in the world, built according to Hermetic principles, is located at one of Christianity's... [more]
The Pinecone
Jenny Uglow, Jenny Uglow
Religious buildings; Biography; British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900
Paperback
Sarah Losh, strong-willed and passionate, an architect and an intellectual who dumbfounded critics with her genius and originality.... [more]
The Cave Church of Paul the Hermit: At the Monastery of St. Paul in Egypt...
William Lyster
Religious buildings; Religion & beliefs; Religious communities & monasticism
Hardback
St. Paul is generally considered the first Christian hermit, and the monastery built around his cave in Egypt is one of the... [more]
Carlisle and Cumbria: Roman and Medieval Architecture, Art and Archaeology...
Mike McCarthy
Religious buildings; History; Archaeology by period & region
Paperback
In 2001 the annual conference of the British Archaeological Association was held in Carlisle, a choice that was influenced... [more]
How To Read A Church
Professor Richard Taylor
Religious subjects depicted in art; Architecture; Religious buildings
Paperback
'[a] gem of a book' SpectatorChurches and cathedrals were originally built... [more]
