One of a series of four books, this text surveys the architecture of Europe from 3000 BC to 1453 AD, covering the ancient Minoan, Greek, Etruscan, Roman and Byzantine civilizations, as well as the early Christian period. The aim of this series is to provide a basic source of reference on the general evolution of architectural style and taste in different areas of Europe. Each volume uses a practical mixture of technological developments, aesthetic debates and individual architects and buildings.