Building Construction Before Mechanization

by John Fitchen

Discusses building stresses, falsework, lifting devices, ropes, ladders, wood construction, masonry, native homes, the pyramids, safety, and the cultural and physical aspects of architecture

Genres: History, Architecture

400 pages, Hardcover

First published April 3, 1989

Reviews

[Joe Beeson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scientific investigation into how things were built before we had on demand mechanical power. Well thought out and engaging

[Stephen Hren · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far, a great read for building nerds (especially antiquarian restoration carpenters) like yours truly.