Adam Smith's Library

Adam Smith's Library
Author: Hiroshi Mizuta
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2000-10-12
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Adam Smith is considered the founding father of economics. Yet to form an accurate picture of the theoretical basis of his work, it is necessary to know what influenced him. This book is the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to all the books which were in Adam Smith's library at the time of his death. An invaluable reference work, this book will be of enormous interest to all those interested in the genesis of early economic thought.

The Palladian Revival

The Palladian Revival
Author: John Harris
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780300059830

In 1726, Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, built an addition to his modest country house on the river Thames at Chiswick. The structure was a free standing villa, which is the subject of this book. The author explores the villa's architectural inspiration and the evolution of its design.