ARCHITECTURE AND HERITAGE BUILDINGS IN GEORGE TOWN PENANG

• Main Authors: Ahmad Sanusi Hassan (Author), Shaiful Rizal Che Yahaya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2012
• Edition: National government publication : English
• Series: Popular scholarly series
• Subjects: Architecture > George Town (Pulau Pinang) > Malaysia; Architecture > Malaysia; Architecture, Domestic > Malaysia > George Town (Pulau Pinang); Architecture > Historic sites > George Town (Pulau Pinang) > Malaysia; George Town (Pulau Pinang, Malaysia) > Description and travel
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• Physical Description: x, 160 pages some colour illustrations, maps 21 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-152) and index
• ISBN: 9789838615372; 9838615374

The book begins with the introduction of George Town as a historic city, and its transformation into one of the world heritage sites. Chapters are then arranged according to building categories. Each provides overview of historical events that influenced the architectural styles of the respective buildings. For anyone interested in architecture, as well as those who are planning to visit this uniquely multicultural heritage city, Architecture and Heritage Buildings in George Town, Penang is an essential reading