A magnificently illustrated guide to the. global history of architectureupdated to. include the non-western world and works. from women. The Second Edition of this historical architectural. guide gives you a deeper. knowledge and wider perspective of traditions in. architecture throughout the worldfrom prehistoric. through modern structures. Extensively and beautifully. illustrated, the book includes photos, plans, scales for. world-famous structures such as the Parthenon, Versailles, . the Brooklyn Bridge, and many others.