A Guide to the Exhibition of English Medals
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"A Guide to the Exhibition of English Medals" by Herbert A. Grueber is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the medals exhibited at the British Museum, particularly focusing on their historical significance rather than artistic merit. It provides a detailed exploration of English medals spanning over three centuries, offering insights into the notable figures and events they commemorate. The opening of
the text introduces the purpose and scope of the exhibition, emphasizing that the medals are significant records of English history. The introduction outlines how the medals have been selected for their historical interest, detailing their chronological arrangement and providing specific descriptions, materials, and dimensions for each piece. This section also outlines the categorization of medals, reflecting their production methods and artistic influences, establishing a foundation for the more in-depth discussions that will follow later in the guide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | British Museum. Department of Coins and Medals |
|---|---|
| Author | Grueber, Herbert A. (Herbert Appold), 1846-1927 |
| Title | A Guide to the Exhibition of English Medals |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Tony Minter, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CJ: History: Numismatics |
| Subject | Medals -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49274 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49274-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 539 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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