Londinium, Architecture and the Crafts by W. R. Lethaby

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Author Lethaby, W. R. (William Richard), 1857-1931
LoC No. 24000358
Title Londinium, Architecture and the Crafts
Contents Building materials and methods -- Buildings and streets -- Walls, gates and bridge -- Cemeteries and tombs -- Some larger monuments -- Sculpture -- The mosaics -- Wall paintings and marble linings -- Lettering and inscriptions -- The crafts -- Early Christian London -- The origin of London.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Last Edit of Project Info
Summary "Londinium, Architecture and the Crafts" by W. R. Lethaby is a historical account that explores Roman architecture and construction methods as found in ancient London, crafted during the early 20th century. The text delves into various building materials, structures, and artistic practices utilized in Roman-era Londinium, aiming to highlight the city's historical architectural significance and its evolution over time. The opening of the book presents an introduction to Roman building techniques in Britain, noting the surprising neglect of the subject by architects and historians alike. Lethaby asserts that a detailed exploration of these practices is essential for understanding the evolution of British architecture. He begins by discussing the numerous tools and materials used by Roman builders, providing insights into construction methods such as masonry and walling. The chapter sets a foundation for understanding how these ancient practices not only shaped the physical landscape of London but also influenced modern building techniques, underscoring the relevance of studying Roman architectural methods today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Romans -- England -- London
Subject London (England) -- Antiquities, Roman
Subject England -- Antiquities, Roman
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EBook-No. 66260
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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