The enormous Complete Dictionary of the Architecture from the 11th -16th century by E. Viollet-le-Duc has never been republished. This book reproduces parts of the original huge dictionary. Viollet-le-Duc was one the grand masters of architectural history and in the excerpts reprinted here, the reader can trace the architectural developments, religious, secular and military of the Medieval Period. The book is illustrated with copious line drawings of various architectural styles and developments. In the absence of the original complete dictionary, this book is a wonderful primer on the subject.