Bridges: Masterpieces of ArchitectureFilled with spectacular color photos and intriguing detail, these informative books belong in the library of every student of architecture. A tribute to engineering feats that blend beauty and utility, with dazzling images of the world's most spectacular bridges. |
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| Title | Bridges: Masterpieces of Architecture Masterpieces of Architecture Series |
| Author | Lionel Browne |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Todtri, 1996 |
| Original from | Pennsylvania State University |
| Digitized | Jun 3, 2009 |
| ISBN | 188090862X, 9781880908624 |
| Length | 80 pages |
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