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Marcus Vitruvius Pollio's Ten Books on Architecture is the most complete treatise on the subject of architecture from antiquity and for hundreds of years influenced major buildings around the world. Dating to the first century BC, the Ten Books on Architecture are not only an excellent historical reference into ancient construction methods and aesthetics but also a manual providing much that can be applied to modern architecture. Today's architect will find much of interest in this fully illustrated reproduction of the 1914 edition translated by Morris Hicky Morgan.

Immerse yourself in the timeless insights of Vitruviuss On Architecture, a foundational text that has shaped the principles of architecture for centuries. Written for Emperor Caesar Augustus, this influential treatise is an indispensable resource for architects and builders, offering valuable knowledge on both monumental constructions like aqueducts and public baths, as well as intricate tools and machines. Vitruvius not only illuminates the wonders of ancient engineering but also sets the stage for the legendary tale of Archimedes and his remarkable bath-time discovery. Discover the rich ...

The idea that our homes can communicate professional as well as personal identities may seem as new as the work-from-home revolution. But it was second nature to the ancient Romans, for whom the home was in many ways the center of public and private life. Roman authors saw infinite practical and symbolic value in houses, and they have much to say about them. How to Make a Home presents some of the best Roman writings on houses—from buying and selling to designing and decorating.