The Monuments And Genii Of St. Paul's Cathedral And Of Westminster Abbey V1

With Historical Sketches And Descriptions Of Both Churches (1826)

von George Lewis Smyth

544 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Monuments and Genii of St. Paul's Cathedral and of Westminster Abbey Volume 1 is a historical book written by George Lewis Smyth in 1826. The book provides a comprehensive description of both St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, two of the most iconic churches in London. The author delves into the history of both churches, providing readers with a detailed account of their architecture, design, and construction. The book also includes historical sketches and descriptions of the various monuments and genii (spirits or guardians) found within the churches. These monuments and genii are significant figures in British history, and the author provides a detailed account of their lives and contributions. Overall, The Monuments and Genii of St. Paul's Cathedral and of Westminster Abbey Volume 1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, architecture, and design of these iconic churches. The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the churches' historical significance and the important figures associated with them.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.

• Themen: Kunst Architektur Innenarchitektur
• ISBN: 9781437334333
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC