An Encyclopaedia of Civil Engineering, Historical, Theoretical, and Practical


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Edward Cresy, the renowned architectural historian and civil engineer, has drawn on his incredible vision and breadth of knowledge to bring together a remarkable history of civil engineering. First published in 1847 this facsimile edition of the first part of his encyclopaedia includes a vast number of illustrations, a history of civil engineering by period and a glimpse into the theory and practices of the day.










An Encyclopaedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and Practical


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This encyclopaedia is an essential reference book for all architects, students, and enthusiasts. It covers the history, theory, and practice of architecture with illustrations, diagrams, and detailed descriptions of prominent architectural features. It is a timeless work of literature that can help architects create inspired designs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.