Medieval Church and Churchyard Monuments (Shire Library)

Sally Badham

ISBN 10: 0747808104 / ISBN 13: 9780747808107

Published by Shire Publications Ltd, 2011

About this Item

Churches contain much of the most interesting medieval sculpture in the country. Magnificent effigies, whether of cast copper-alloy or stone, never cease to provoke awe and wonder, conjuring up glamorous images of an age of chivalry. This book uncovers monuments as a rich source of information relevant to an exceedingly diverse range of subjects. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 64 pages, 10 b/w; 70 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ACK; AFKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150 x 5. Weight in Grams: 168. . 2011. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Medieval Church and Churchyard Monuments (Shire Library)
• Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0747808104
• ISBN 13: 9780747808107
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Churches contain much of the most interesting medieval sculpture in Britain. Magnificent effigies, whether of cast copper-alloy or stone, never cease to provoke awe and wonder, conjuring up glamorous images of an age of chivalry.

Among the many joys of visiting churches is the experience of discovering sculptural treasures; monuments open doors to the past and introduce us to the characters from our history books that inhabited that lost world. Yet in their intended setting such monuments are often little known to non-specialists.

Lavishly illustrated with high-quality color photographs, this book uncovers monuments as a rich source of information for anyone interested not only in church history but also in costume, armor, heraldry, sculpture and genealogy.

About the Author

Sally Badham is a leading authority on monuments, having lectured widely and published several books and many articles. She is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, an active member of the Monumental Brass Society, and President of the Church Monuments Society.