The world's major architecture is described, explained, and frequently illustrated. Scope is widened to include more architecture from non-European countries.

The book's scope has been widened to include more architecture from non European countries and coverage of pre twentieth century architecture now includes 6 chapters on Islam.

Sir Banister Fletcher's Global History of Architecture is the acknowledged classic reference work for architectural history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.