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Parallele de l'architecture antique avec la moderne compares ancient and modern architecture based on the writings of ten principal authors on the five orders. This work by Roland Fréart, sieur de Chambray, Charles Errard, and Charles Antoine Jombert, originally published in 1765, offers a detailed comparison of architectural styles. It provides valuable insights into the evolution and theory of architecture, making it an essential resource for students and practitioners alike. This historical text remains relevant for its comprehensive approach and its contribution to architectural discourse. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.