M. Vitrvvii De architectvra libri decem

<p><i>M. Vitrvvii De architectvra libri decem</i> a seminal work by Vitruvius Pollio is presented here in a meticulously revised and published edition from 1522. This edition also includes Julius Frontinus's books on aqueducts <i>De aquis urbis Romae</i> chosen for their thematic connection to architecture and engineering.</p> <p>Vitruvius's treatise a cornerstone of architectural knowledge covers a vast range of topics including city planning building materials temple construction and the principles of proportion and design. His work provides invaluable insight into Roman engineering and architectural practices. This edition offers readers access to classical wisdom carefully preserved and presented for study and appreciation. A valuable resource for architects historians and anyone interested in the classical world.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>