The book features three political tracts by Stephen Gardiner, presented in their original Latin alongside an English translation. This dual-language format allows readers to engage with Gardiner's historical perspectives and arguments in both languages, enhancing the understanding of his contributions to political thought.
Focusing on the intersection of theory and practice, this work examines how Machiavelli's political theories can be applied to contemporary political challenges. It provides a clear analysis of Machiavelli's ideas, making them accessible for understanding real-world political dynamics. The book serves as a vital resource for those interested in the relevance of historical political thought to modern governance.
This is an introduction to architecture which explains the continuity of the world's styles from the ancient Greeks to the present day. The book is divided into 17 chapters, each devoted to a different style and showing how it developed from what had gone before, and explaining methods of structure, and the influence of climate and local building materials. A special feature, in each chapter, is a detailed study of a building of great architectural interest.