Making history : antiquaries in Britain 1707-2007
2007
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Published to accompany a spectacular exhibition in celebration of the tercentenary of the Society of Antiquaries of London, explores the work and achievements of the Society's Fellowship from its foundation to the present day.
Imprint:
London Royal Academy of Arts 2007
Collation:
267 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
Making history - The discovery of Britain: mists of time; earliest antiquaries - 'To encourage the ingenious and curious': founders and fellows; collecting for Britain - Antiquaries in action, 1707-1850: opening the tomb; lost and found; the art of recording; bringing the truth to light - Antiquaries and the arts - From antiquaries to archaeologists, 1850-2007: the birth of modern archaeology; rescuing the past; communicating the past: from the earth to the ariwaves; face to face with the past - Stonehenge
ISBN:
9781905711031 (hbk)
Dewey class:
941.0072 MAK
Local class:
941.0072
Language:
English
BRN:
60789
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 941.0072 MAK | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |