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# Oldest architectural treatise Symmetry, harmony & proportion Classic Roman & Greek design principles The Ten Books on Architecture (Volume 1)

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## Key Features

- • **Accessible Masterpiece:** Affordable edition making a rare classic available to today’s design professionals.
- • **Enduring Cultural Relevance:** Studied by masters like Michelangelo and Palladio, still essential for modern architects.
- • **Harvard-Approved Translation:** Standard English edition by Professor M. H. Morgan ensures scholarly accuracy.
- • **Comprehensive Classical Insights:** Detailed coverage of Roman building types, styles, and construction methods.
- • **Timeless Architectural Authority:** The foundational text shaping Western architecture for over two millennia.

## Overview

The Ten Books on Architecture (Volume 1) is the oldest surviving comprehensive guide to architecture, authored by Roman architect Vitruvius in the 1st century B.C. This Dover Publications edition features the authoritative Harvard translation by Professor M. H. Morgan, offering detailed insights into classical design principles, construction techniques, and aesthetics that influenced iconic architects throughout history. A must-have for professionals and enthusiasts seeking to connect with the roots of architectural mastery.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #105,303 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #38 in Architectural History #47 in Architecture Reference #62 in Criticism & Theory |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (426) |
| Dimensions  | 13.97 x 1.91 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0486206459 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0486206455 |
| Item weight  | 294 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 331 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 February 2000 |
| Publisher  | Dover Publications Inc. |

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