Architecture aims at Eternity.

Christopher Wren

On Architecture

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Topic

Architecture

Author

Christopher Wren

Source

On Architecture

Genre

Autobiography and memoir

Language

English

Time

1680 1680s 17th century

Occupation

Architect

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Wren, Christopher. "On Architecture." Parentalia; or, Memoirs of the Family of the Wrens. London: Thomas Osborn, 1750, appendix, tract 1.

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