Ancient Monuments And Ruined Cities: Or The Beginnings Of Architecture is a historical book written by Stephen Denison Peet in 1904. The book explores the origins of architecture and the evolution of building techniques throughout history. It delves into the ancient ruins of cities and monuments, discussing their architectural features and the cultural significance of their construction. Peet provides detailed descriptions of various ancient civilizations, including those of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and examines the impact of their architectural advancements on later civilizations. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the ruins and monuments discussed, giving readers a visual understanding of the subject matter. Overall, Ancient Monuments And Ruined Cities is a fascinating glimpse into the history of architecture and the role it has played in shaping human civilization.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.