Publisher's Synopsis
Architecture: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern is a book written by Thomas Roger Smith and originally published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of architecture, from ancient civilizations to the modern era. It covers various architectural styles and movements, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a specific time period: ancient, medieval, and modern. Within each part, Smith explores the key architectural developments and innovations of the time, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they emerged. The book is richly illustrated with drawings, photographs, and diagrams, providing readers with a visual understanding of the various architectural styles and structures discussed. It also includes detailed descriptions of notable buildings and monuments from around the world, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Parthenon, the Colosseum, and the Taj Mahal. Overall, Architecture: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture, whether as a student, scholar, or enthusiast. Its comprehensive coverage and detailed illustrations make it an engaging and informative read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating field.Being Lectures Delivered At The School Of Military Engineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
