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16If therefore, kings of such great power did not despise brick buildings, those who, from their great revenue and spoils in war, can afford the expence not only of squared and rough stone, but even of marble buildings, must not despise brick structures when well executed. I shall now explain why this species of walls is not permitted in the city of Rome, and also why such walls ought not to be permitted.
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