The Traditional Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley

Contents: Publisher's note. Foreword. Preface. Transcription. Introduction. 1. The Urban settlement. 2. The fortification. 3. The Newar House. 4. The Buddhist Monastery. 5. The Hindu Priest House. 6. The Royal Palace. 7. The temple. 8. The public resthouse. 9. Building details. Bibliography. Index.

"This book is a result of several years research by the author during his stay in Nepal as a German Volunteer assigned to the Building Department (Housing and Physical Department) of Nepal Government. It is a study of the group of buildings in the Kathmandu Valley best described as 'Traditional Nepalese Style....' outlines the religious as well as public and private buildings along with their measurements and line-drawn sketches. The text gives a good and informative account of the architecture collected from diverse sources, and from keen observation of monuments whilst drawing."