Author: Edward Denison
Publisher: Academy Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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Shanghai's illustrious history and phenomenal future is celebrated in this book, which examines the evolution of the city's architecture and urban form in order to contextualise the challenges facing the city today. The physical legacies that reflect Shanghai's uniqueness historically and contemporarily are examined chronologically using specific case studies of exemplary architecture interwoven in a compelling narrative that unlocks the many mysteries surrounding this amazing metropolis. Some of the most influential colonial architecture in the world, outstanding examples of Modernism and Art Deco, and an exceptional selection of eclectic and vernacular architecture reflecting Shanghai's many adopted cultures are revealed. This is the first book ever to examine this remarkable subject in a manner that is both comprehensive and captivating in its written content and stunningly illustrated with over 300 archive and contemporary photographs and maps.

Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 2868

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Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1196

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Author: Lady Florentina Wynch Sale
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Afghan Wars
Languages : en
Pages : 500

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Author: Derek Thiam Soon Heng
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
ISBN: 9048514371
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322

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This important overview explores the connections between Singapore's past with historical developments worldwide until present day. The contributors analyse Singapore as a city-state seeking to provide an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of the global dimensions contributing to Singapore's growth. The book's global perspective demonstrates that many of the discussions of Singapore as a city-state have relevance and implications beyond Singapore to include Southeast Asia and the world. This vital volume should not be missed by economists, as well as those interested in imperial histor.

Author: Straits Settlements
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Straits Settlements
Languages : en
Pages : 826

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Author: United States. Department of Commerce. Building Code Committee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Building laws
Languages : en
Pages : 138

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Author: Harry Orchard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298

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Author: Glenn Eldon Curtis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781579801656
Category : Asia, Central
Languages : en
Pages : 570

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Author: Christopher Munn
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136838457
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 487

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A study of the first three decades of British rule in Hong Kong, focusing on the troubled and controversial process of establishing a British colony at Hong Kong and on the reception of British rule by people in the region.