This historic book may have numerous typos; missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1864. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION. The auther; in preienting to the public a second edition cf ais work; has taken occasion to correct somo errors; to make material annotations; and to add a supplementary chapter; traeing the progress and developments of the war from the coneluding point of the first year of its history to the period of publieation. Ho desires to make his grateful acknowledgments for the favor with which his work has already boon received by the public) for Humorous kind notices of ihe newspaper (truss; Himi for wntiU of Mipoiimijuiflwit spoken by ninny whom he U proud In mil his friends; The; success with which his work has so far met; being unprecedented; ho belicves; In the literary enterprises of the South; has surprised and gratified the auther; lie protests; hewever; that; under any eireumstanees; he has but littlo literary vanity to be inflated; that he composed his work in haste; with neither timo nor purpose to polish his stylo; or to eaptivato the tasto 01 readers; and that he is content to aseribe the success of Lis book to the fact that; theugh rudely written and imperfect in many particulars; it is; as he believes; henest; fair; independent; and outspoken. While such has becn the general character of the reception givon his book by the public; the auther is sensible that somo attacks havo becn made upon it from malieious and disappointed sourees; and that the honest record which he has attempted of the truth of history; has boon eneountered by many unjust; ignorant; and contemptible eritieisms; emanating mainly from favorites of the government and literary slatterns in the Departments. The auther has mado no attempt to coneiliate either theso ereatures or their masters; he is not in thu habit of toadying to great men; and courting such publ...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Best introduction to Islamic design historyBy Lyric Space editorI have 35 books on Islamic Design. This book is the fountainhead. This is the best introduction to the diverse reasons that make a seeming irrelevant historical design; thousands of years old; useful today. I've been an interior designer for 30 years and I learned my lessons through Islamic Design. I still believe the functional needs to be beautiful too for our spirit to flourish. Beauty in an architectural project is not left to chance in these ancient works.Truth is I'm a westerner working in an English style and the lessons I learned about beauty and geometry through islamic design work just as well here.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Oldie but a goodieBy asadThis book was my introduction to the subject before I was able to take formal classes in college. I found myself continuously referring back to it as I learned more. its survey of historic monuments with plans was extremely useful and I wished it was more extensive. But in1995; prior to the vast resources we have now; I was grateful for whatever I was able get; and this book is one of the best for understanding the big picture.45 of 45 people found the following review helpful. A very comprehensive introduction to muslim architectureBy Mag Konstanze WagenhoferI love this book. It gives you a very good insight to muslim architecture and is at the same time easy to read and entertaining. As an orientalist in a postgrad study program I got to read books on the subject that are much more confusing or that are written in a slightly boring style. This book is a thorough introduction that never just stays on the surface of the matter. It does not give you a chronological account of architecture history; but answers a lot of questions like "Why it was built like it was built?" In the back part of the book you find plans and short descriptions of the most important buildings; in the first part you find a lot of good photographs and even better articles on single subjects like materials or building techniques. But the most important thing: It's NEVER boring.
