The Palaces Of Nineveh And Persepolis, Restored: An Essay On Ancient Assyrian And Persian Architecture (1851)

""The Palaces of Nineveh and Persepolis, Restored"" is a book written by James Fergusson and published in 1851. The book is an essay on ancient Assyrian and Persian architecture and provides a detailed analysis of the palaces of Nineveh and Persepolis. Fergusson uses his extensive knowledge of architecture to reconstruct the palaces as they would have looked in their prime. The book is divided into two parts, the first focusing on the palaces of Nineveh and the second on the palaces of Persepolis. Each part contains detailed descriptions of the architecture, layout, and decoration of the palaces. Fergusson also provides historical context and discusses the cultural significance of the palaces. The book is illustrated with numerous drawings and plans, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient architecture, history, or art. Overall, ""The Palaces of Nineveh and Persepolis, Restored"" is a fascinating exploration of two of the most important architectural achievements of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.