The Brasses Of England (1907)

By Herbert Walter Macklin

Book Overview

The Brasses of England is a book written by Herbert Walter Macklin and published in 1907. This book is a comprehensive guide to the brasses of England, which are memorial plaques made of brass that were popular in the Middle Ages. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 400 brasses, along with information about their historical and cultural significance. Macklin's work is considered a seminal text on the subject of brasses, and it remains a valuable resource for historians, art historians, and anyone interested in the history of England. The book is divided into sections based on the location of the brasses, and each section includes a brief introduction to the area and its history. The illustrations are of high quality, and each brass is accompanied by a detailed description of its design, inscriptions, and historical context. Overall, The Brasses of England is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the art and culture of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164927388
• ISBN13: 9781164927389
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"