Book Description
Whether they span rivers or harbors, cultures or countries, bridges have long been a symbol of man's ingenuity,
perseverance, and thirst for exploration. Starting with ancient bridges built by the Mongol and Roman Empires through
future bridges that exist only in blueprints, this newest addition to Prestel's highly successful "Changed
the World" series travels the globe to examine fifty of the world's most important bridges and the history,
legends, and people behind them.
In stunning two-page spreads filled with photographs, plans, drawings, and accessible, informative text, this
colorful architectural and historical journey explains why bridges continue to fascinate us, both as examples of
engineering genius and artistic vision. It reveals little-known facts that deepen our appreciation of the science
and technology of bridge-building, introduces historic events in which bridges have played a central role, and
offers surprising reexaminations of some of the world's most familiar bridges. From the glory of the Golden Gate
to the grace of the Ponte Vecchio, the imposing presence of London's Tower Bridge to a stone structure in Afghanistan's
Quala Panji that is still used today, Bridges That Changed the World is a celebration of our steadfast desire to
connect with and discover the world around us.
Bridges That Changed the World (Changed the World)
Bridges That Changed the World (Changed the World),Bernhard Graf,Prestel Publishing,3791327011,Architecture,Bridges,Engineering - Civil,General,History,History - General,Pictorial works,Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings,World - General
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