Lewis (architectural history, Williams College) provides a valuable reference that moves discussion of this fascinating movement outside England (the purview of a competing small survey) to give equal coverage to diverse trends in Europe, colonial lands, and the US. The volume is arranged chronologically with a different theme governing each chapter literature, Romanticism, nationalism, truth, development, iron, beauty, and height making this a meaty book for its size. Heavily illustrated with color and b&w plates. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
