Montreal in Evolution
Historical Analysis of the Development of Montreal's Architecture and Urban Environment
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 1990
- Category
- General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780773507982
- Publish Date
- Sep 1990
- List Price
- $34.95
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Description
Montreal in Evolution presents the rich and complex history of Montreal's architectural and environmental development from the first fort of Ville-Marie to the skyscrapers of today. It also examines the forces which shaped the city during the past three hundred and fifty years.
About the author
Jean-Claude Marsan is Director of the Département d'architecture, Université de Montréal.
Editorial Reviews
"an excellent and thorough history." Choice.
"The breadth of Marsan's theoretical and historical reading is impressive for he attempts to put architectural and planning history into the context of what is known about Montreal's society and economy." Canadian Historical Review.
"an excellent and thorough history." Choice. "The breadth of Marsan's theoretical and historical reading is impressive for he attempts to put architectural and planning history into the context of what is known about Montreal's society and economy." Canadian Historical Review.