Mausoleums

By Philippa Ballantine

Book Overview

Mausoleums are often haunting, powerful buildings in evocative sites. The author reveals their history, beginning with the great tomb at Halicarnassos built for King Mausolos of Caria by Queen Artemisia in the fourth century BC, which gave the monuments their name. She explains the details of their architecture, ranging from massive Egyptianate landmarks through elegant Georgian temples to lavishly decorated Victorian tombs, and considers the motives of mausoleum builders.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0441020518
• ISBN13: 9780441020515
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Ace
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.9" x 1.1" x 4.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher