MARCUS VITRUVIUS ON ARCHITECTURE,

CHAPTERS OF THE FIRST BOOK.

qWhat architecture is and on the training of architects. The letter 'q' in the margin is a guide letter for a rubricator to eventually paint a large decorative initial 'Q' for the first word, Quid. Chapter I.
From what elements architecture is composed. Chapter II.
On the divisions of architecture, regarding the distribution of private and public buildings, and of gnomonics and mechanics. gnomonics: the science of designing and constructing sundials mechanics: referred to here as "machinationis," the engineering of construction and military machines Chapter III.
On the selection of healthy locations, those things which hinder health, and from where light should be received. Chapter IIII.
On the foundations of walls and towers. Chapter V.
On the arrangement of works within the walls and their layout, so that the harmful blasts of the winds may be avoided. Chapter VI.
On the selection of sites for the common use of the city. Chapter VII.

CHAPTERS OF THE SECOND BOOK.

dOn the life of primitive men, and on the beginnings of humanity, dwellings, and their development. The 'd' is a guide letter for the initial 'D' in De. Chapter I.
On the origins of matter according to the opinions of the philosophers. Chapter II.
On bricks. Chapter III.
On sand. Chapter IIII.
On lime. Chapter V.
On Puteolan dust. Puteolan dust: Pozzolana, a volcanic ash from the region of Puteoli used to create hydraulic cement that sets underwater Chapter VI.
On stone quarries. Chapter VII.
On the types of masonry and their qualities, methods, and locations. Chapter VIII.
On the felling of timber. Chapter IX.
On fir wood from the upper and lower regions, including a description of the Apennines. Chapter X.

CHAPTERS OF THE THIRD BOOK.