Customer Reviews:
 Good intro October 6, 2004
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Classic text, reccommended to all people new to the fascinating world of classical and neo-classical architecture. An excellent introduction.
The Classical Language of Architechture October 23, 2002
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this book as a complete beginner, and found it a wealth of information. It has come in very handy for my degree. Very well explained for the complete novice on classical architechture. Worth buying. Dictionary would be better with illustrations though!
 Compulsory classical classic! December 6, 2001
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
A fantastic non-snob guide to the principles of classical architecture, the authors passion and sincerity is infectious. The easiest and most informative classical architecture book I have read.
 Reasonable May 17, 2001
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
I read this book for my degree and although valid it can have a great sense of disparity and at times contradiction. Described as a good grounding for classical architecture, I would agree although some of Summersons arguments could be debatable.
best starter for understanding classic architecture December 13, 2000
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
i read this book in german language and it was my first of john summerson. actually i read everything of him. i read this book as a student and it gave me abetter impression of the idea of classic architecture than any lecture. so i would recommend this book to everyone who is interested in architecture and who wants to do more than pray architectural patterns.
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