An Encyclopædia of Architecture: Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1842 - 1089 Seiten |
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... supposed that the same person can arrive at excellence in each . " And again : " That architect is sufficiently educated whose general know- ledge enables him to give his opinion on any branch when required to do so . Those unto whom ...
... supposed that the same person can arrive at excellence in each . " And again : " That architect is sufficiently educated whose general know- ledge enables him to give his opinion on any branch when required to do so . Those unto whom ...
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... supposed that the constancy of the needle to the pole , " that path which no man knoweth , and which the vulture's eye hath not seen , " was known to the Tyrians ; and , indeed , B 3 CHAP . II . 5 DRUIDICAL AND CELTIC . Government ...
... supposed that the constancy of the needle to the pole , " that path which no man knoweth , and which the vulture's eye hath not seen , " was known to the Tyrians ; and , indeed , B 3 CHAP . II . 5 DRUIDICAL AND CELTIC . Government ...
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... ( supposed about 500 ft . each ) , the least 360. Strabo , who was on the spot when the walls were sufficiently perfect to judge of their extent , states their circuit at 385 stadia . It seems probable that within the walls there was a ...
... ( supposed about 500 ft . each ) , the least 360. Strabo , who was on the spot when the walls were sufficiently perfect to judge of their extent , states their circuit at 385 stadia . It seems probable that within the walls there was a ...
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... hill of Nakshi Rustân ( fig . 30. ) presents a number of sculptured tombs , the highest supposed to be coeval with Persepolis. CAPITAL FROM A TOMB . VIEW INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE INDRA SUHBA . 22 BOOK I. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE .
... hill of Nakshi Rustân ( fig . 30. ) presents a number of sculptured tombs , the highest supposed to be coeval with Persepolis. CAPITAL FROM A TOMB . VIEW INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE INDRA SUHBA . 22 BOOK I. HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE .
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Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Joseph Gwilt. tombs , the highest supposed to be coeval with Persepolis , and formed for the sepulture of the early kings of Persia . The lower tombs seem to have belonged to the Parthian Sas ...
Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Joseph Gwilt. tombs , the highest supposed to be coeval with Persepolis , and formed for the sepulture of the early kings of Persia . The lower tombs seem to have belonged to the Parthian Sas ...
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