The White House : An Illustrated Architectural History (Hardcover)

from TX1955

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The details of the first building used for the President to the last is superb. I can see where it took the author fifty years to complete this work. It was fascinating to read how each room was originally conceived and how they changed through the many ren...

from smithwil

The White House: An Illustrated Architectural History by Patrick Phillips-Schrock is indeed a remarkable book. This is a one-of-a-kind reference book that provides a positively magnificent journey through time with the many changes that have occurred in what we now know as The White House from in...

from Bidwell-Glaze

I was leery of ordering The White House: An Illustrated Architectural History, as histories of the White House are often thinly disguised social-political histories in my experience. I saw architectural history in the sub-title and hoped. My hopes were well answered. Just opening the book showed ...

from kaulsu

What a beautiful book. A delightful size, too: not unwieldy to read as a typical "coffee table" would be. The narrative is supported by fabulous pictures and drawings; the pictures and drawings are enhanced by appropriate narration. Anyone interested in American history, presidential memorabilia,...

from briandrewz

A book any student of American history should have in their collection. The story of the White House is part of who America is as a country. With this book, the author has captured the essence of the house. The pages are loaded with fascinating tidbits, plenty of photographs, and a superb text. R...