The historical significance of "Ten Books on Architecture"

Vitruvius, the author of "Ten Books on Architecture", is the surname of a Roman engineer in the early 1st century AD. His full name is Marcus Vitruvius Pollio.

Vitruvius came from a wealthy family, received a good education in culture and engineering technology, was familiar with Greek, and could read relevant documents directly.

He is knowledgeable and proficient in construction, municipal administration, machinery and military technology. He has also studied geometry, physics, astronomy, philosophy, history, aesthetics, music and other aspects of knowledge.