The Story of Architecture
Witold Rybczynski
Yale University Press, 2022
8 x 9.75 inches
Hardcover, 360 pages


Written by the acclaimed achitecture writer Witold Rybczynski, The Story of Architecture is a lively and accessible history of architecture, told over 39 concise chapters, each focused on one or two key buildings. The book is divided into six parts and proceeds chronologically from the fifth millenium BC through the 21st century. The frontispiece and chapter dividers feature architectural sketches by Rybcznski, contributing to the personal tone of the book.