Author Description

Bridges define places. Their ability to inspire, transform and unite is unique, and their structural workings nothing short of incredible.Dan Cruickshank's stirring journey across the bridges of the world is a transporting experiencand one in which he shares the history, culture and construction and, infectiously, the sheer thrill of these historic designs.Drom the Roman Empire's Pont du Gard to the incredible Millau Viaduct and other modern mega-ridges of tomorrow, and from sructures which have pushed the boundariesof desicn to to those which ahve b een bult to proclaim religious virtue, this is a fascinating, classic and passionate tread on the most mighty of architectural traditions - thebridge.