--- product_id: 20503081 title: "On Architecture, Volume II: Books 6–10" price: "€ 54.36" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/20503081-on-architecture-volume-ii-books-6-10 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 4.8/5 reader rating #465 in Architectural History 5 classic architectural texts On Architecture, Volume II: Books 6–10 **Price:** € 54.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📐 Build your legacy with the blueprint of architecture’s greatest mind. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** On Architecture, Volume II: Books 6–10 - **How much does it cost?** € 54.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/20503081-on-architecture-volume-ii-books-6-10) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Rated by Experts:** 4.8-star average from architecture aficionados and critics alike. - • **Curated Volume II Collection:** Books 6–10 compiled for a seamless, in-depth study experience. - • **Essential Reference Glossary:** Technical terms glossary included to keep you effortlessly in the know. - • **Timeless Architectural Wisdom:** Dive into Vitruvius' foundational insights that shaped centuries of design. - • **A Must-Have for Design Leaders:** Join the elite circle who build smarter by reading the classics first. ## Overview On Architecture, Volume II: Books 6–10 is a used but well-preserved edition of Vitruvius' seminal architectural treatises, highly rated for its clear translation and invaluable insights. Ranked #465 in Architectural History, this volume offers essential knowledge for professionals and enthusiasts aiming to master classical design principles. ## Description The Renaissance man avant la lettre . Vitruvius (Marcus V. Pollio), Roman architect and engineer, studied Greek philosophy and science and gained experience in the course of professional work. He was one of those appointed to be overseers of imperial artillery or military engines, and was architect of at least one unit of buildings for Augustus in the reconstruction of Rome. Late in life and in ill health he completed, sometime before 27 BC, De Architectura which, after its rediscovery in the fifteenth century, was influential enough to be studied by architects from the early Renaissance to recent times. In On Architecture Vitruvius adds to the tradition of Greek theory and practice the results of his own experience. The contents of this treatise in ten books are as follows. Book 1: Requirements for an architect; town planning; design, cities, aspects; temples. 2: Materials and their treatment. Greek systems. 3: Styles. Forms of Greek temples. Ionic. 4: Styles. Corinthian, Ionic, Doric; Tuscan; altars. 5: Other public buildings (fora, basilicae, theaters, colonnades, baths, harbors). 6: Sites and planning, especially of houses. 7: Construction of pavements, roads, mosaic floors, vaults. Decoration (stucco, wall painting, colors). 8: Hydraulic engineering; water supply; aqueducts. 9: Astronomy. Greek and Roman discoveries; signs of the zodiac, planets, moon phases, constellations, astrology, gnomon, sundials. 10: Machines for war and other purposes. Review: Read - I am currently reading right now. So far it’s been a good read. I do have one suggestion one should read the technical terms at the back of the book first. It will help you from flipping back and forth to know what is being described. Review: Five Stars - Great translation. Easy to read. Book is full of gems. Don't build anything without reading these. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #686,576 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #566 in Ancient & Classical Literary Criticism (Books) #791 in Architectural History #3,055 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews | ## Images ![On Architecture, Volume II: Books 6–10 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511sgaD47RL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read *by Y***I on March 7, 2025* I am currently reading right now. So far it’s been a good read. I do have one suggestion one should read the technical terms at the back of the book first. It will help you from flipping back and forth to know what is being described. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by T***M on September 19, 2017* Great translation. Easy to read. Book is full of gems. Don't build anything without reading these. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ bis repetita *by G***F on December 27, 2012* J'ai fait l'acquisition de ce traité en deux volumes. Je renvoie donc le lecteur ami des livres au commentaire que je viens de faire au sujet du premier volume. ## Frequently Bought Together - On Architecture, Volume II: Books 6–10 - On Architecture, Volume I: Books 1–5 - Vitruvius: De Architectura (Illustrated) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/20503081-on-architecture-volume-ii-books-6-10](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/20503081-on-architecture-volume-ii-books-6-10) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*