Monumental Brasses (1891)

Monumental Brasses is a book written by Herbert Walter Macklin and published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive study of the brasses that were used to commemorate the dead during the medieval period in England. The author describes the history and development of monumental brasses, their designs, and the materials used to make them. The book also includes detailed illustrations of various examples of brasses, as well as information about their inscriptions and symbolism. Macklin's work provides valuable insights into the art and culture of medieval England, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of commemorative art.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.