By Ursula Baus
Bridges became a spotlight of elevated awareness and know-how within the final ten years as hugely obvious components that outline the city and nonurban panorama. This publication includes specified shows of a few sixty-five bridges from ten ecu international locations, with textual content, complete and element plans, and images taken specifically for the amount.
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