Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene-EmmanuelBiblio.com
Viollet-le-DucBiblio.com
Histoire d'une Forteresse
1874810A27Paris: J. Hetzel 1874. Leather. Very Good. 9.5" by 6.5". Viollet-le-Duc. A sweeping work of architectural history by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc in the original French. History of the fortification or a fortified fictional site called la Roche-Pont from its earliest pre-Roman history to its siege by the Allied armies in 1814. Drawn upon Viollet le-Duc's personal experiences during the Franco-Prussian war and his interest in the techniques of siege warfare. In the original French. Illustrated by the author with eight colour plates maps and other illustrations in text.Eugene Viollet-le-Duc was an influential French architect and author known for restoring many prominent medieval landmarks in France particularly those damaged during the French Revolution. Included among his major works are the restorations of Notre-Dame de Paris the Basilica of Saint-Denis the medieval walls of the city of Carcassonne. He also planned much of the construction of the Statue of Liberty. In a quarter straight-up grain morocco binding over cloth covered boards doubleur endpapers and gilt to the edges. Externally smart with some shelf wear and rubbing to the boards and spine minor loss to the rear board. Internally firmly bound. Light spotting scattered to the occasional leaf. Illustrated with eight colour plates as well as maps and other illustrations in text. Very Good J. Hetzel hardcover
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