History And Rudiments Of Architecture (1853)

History And Rudiments Of Architecture is a book written by John Bullock in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of architecture, from ancient times to the present day. It covers the rudiments of architecture, including the principles of design, materials, and construction techniques. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different period of architectural history. It includes detailed descriptions of famous buildings and structures, as well as the architects who designed them. The book also provides practical advice for aspiring architects, including tips on how to draw plans and elevations, and how to calculate the proportions of a building. Overall, History And Rudiments Of Architecture is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of architecture.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.

John Bullock is English and has an MFA in fiction writing from the University of Virginia, where he was a Henry Hoyns fellow. He is managing editor of the New Ohio Review, and lives in Athens, Ohio. Making Faces is his first novel.