The authors describe the result of some archeological explorations and tell how, without any mechanical equipment, the Egyptians succeeded in building the huge stone temples and pyramids that have survived the ages.
Describes the palaces, temples, and houses of Mesopotamia, including Ur, Babylonia, Sumer, and Assyria, as they must have been according to the evidence unearthed by archaeologists.
A detailed explanation, in words and pictures, of the evolution of Greek architecture from prehistoric to classical times. Describes specific building processes and materials.
Describes the construction of the aqueducts, bridges, baths, and the Pantheon which reflect the Roman way of life and the technological inventiveness of the architects of ancient Rome.
