architecture Archives - Classical Education Books https://classic.powertactics.com/product-tag/architecture/ Conveniently Canadian Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:53:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://classic.powertactics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/favicon-32x32.png architecture Archives - Classical Education Books https://classic.powertactics.com/product-tag/architecture/ 32 32 Castle https://classic.powertactics.com/product/castle/ Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:01:04 +0000 https://classic.powertactics.com/?post_type=product&p=10383 In this 1978 Caldecott Honor Book, award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay explores the history and construction of castles in a richly illustrated resource for curious young readers.

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]]> The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man?

With typical zest and wry sense of humour punctuating his drawings, David Macaulay traces the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town.

Titles in Series:

Pyramid
City
Cathedral 
Castle

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]]> Cathedral https://classic.powertactics.com/product/cathedral/ Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:44:19 +0000 https://classic.powertactics.com/?post_type=product&p=10381 Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects.

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]]> Cathedral’s numerous awards include a prestigious Caldecott Honour (1974) and designation as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Macaulay’s intricate pen-and-ink illustrations.

Journey back to centuries long ago and visit the fictional people of twelfth-, thirteenth-, and fourteenth-century Europe whose dreams, like Cathedral, stand the test of time.

Titles in Series:

Pyramid
City
Cathedral 
Castle

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]]> City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction https://classic.powertactics.com/product/city-a-story-of-roman-planning-and-construction/ Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:38:52 +0000 https://classic.powertactics.com/?post_type=product&p=10283 Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay brings readers into a beautiful exploration of Roman buildings and construction.

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]]> With black and white illustrations and detailed explanations, this comprehensive and visual resource is perfect for young readers interested in history, architecture, and Roman civilization.

Titles in Series:

Pyramid
City
Cathedral 
Castle

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