The 50 architects selected here have designed buildings that are as dramatic as their impact on the world of architecture. From familiar modern era names such as Zaha Hadid and Sir Norman Foster to geniuses from history such as Nicholas Hawksmoor and Andrea Palladio, architect and journalist Ike Ijeh reveals his top 50 list of the architects deserving of the description 'greatest'. Outlining the legacy of their ideas and revealing the glorious designs that have made them famous, this beautifully illustrated book places each architect in context within the history of world architecture.

Contents include:
- Photos and plans from famous buildings around the world
- Concise professional biographies of the architects listed
- Glossary of widely-used architecture terms