| Book | Strengths | |------|------------| | A History of Architecture by Banister Fletcher | Gold standard, excellent drawings, global coverage | | History of Architecture by Spiro Kostof | Cultural/social context, engaging prose | | Indian Architecture by Percy Brown (Buddhist & Hindu / Islamic periods) | Deep coverage of India specifically |
Features Dravidian styles (Pallavas, Cholas) and Indo-Aryan/North Indian styles (Khajuraho, Orissa). history of architecture by gk hiraskar pdf
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