: Jean-Pierre Adam
: Roman Building Materials and Techniques
: Taylor and Francis
: 9780203984369
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: CHF 98,00
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: Altertum
: English
With over 750 illustrations, Roman Buildings is a thorough and systematic examination of Roman architecture and building practice, looking at large-scale public buildings as well as more modest homes and shops. Placing emphasis on the technical aspects of the subject,the authorfollows the process of building through each stage -- from quarry to standing wall, from tree to roof timbers -- and describes how these materials were obtained or manufactured. The author also discusses interior decoration and looks at the practical aspects of water supply, heating and roads.