This lively and informative guide explores the astonishing variety of places on which humanity has left its mark, and which can still be visited and relished today. Each entry outlines the history of an outstanding historical site, with details of its construction and
- where relevant - the architect or engineer who created it. Written and researched by an international team of historians and journalists, this comprehensive study spans the whole of recorded history, from the cradle of the human race to modern times.