This book of building construction was first published in 1623, a decade before the completion of the cité idéale of Richelieu.
Maniere de bien bastir pour toutes sortes de personnes
was written by the architect and engraver
was written by the architect and engraver
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Some say that the hôtels particuliers of the Grande Rue of Richelieu were constructed to the principles and designs in this book
to a standard design required by the cardinal duc.
to a standard design required by the cardinal duc.
Each cost 10,000 livres tournois.
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