The Ten Books on Architecture

Name: The Ten Books on Architecture
Author: Vitruvius Pollio

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 114 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Explore the foundational principles of architecture as laid out by an ancient Roman engineer, blending technical precision with philosophical insights on design, construction, and aesthetics. This detailed treatise reveals the art and science behind building enduring structures.

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