The Xanthian Marbles: Their Acquisition, And Transmission To England (1843)
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ISBN10: 1104411210
ISBN13: 9781104411213
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104411213
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Xanthian Marbles: Their Acquisition, And Transmission To England is a book written by Charles Fellows and published in 1843. The book provides a detailed account of the acquisition of the Xanthian Marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures, by Fellows during his travels in Turkey in the early 19th century. The book also describes the process of transporting the marbles to England, including the challenges and obstacles faced during the journey. Fellows provides a comprehensive analysis of the sculptures, including their historical and artistic significance, and offers insight into the culture and society of ancient Greece. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient Greek art and culture, as well as those interested in the history of archaeology and the acquisition of artifacts. Overall, The Xanthian Marbles: Their Acquisition, And Transmission To England is a well-researched and informative book that sheds light on the fascinating journey of these ancient sculptures from their discovery to their eventual display in 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.
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