The Monumental Brasses Of Gloucestershire (1899)

The Monumental Brasses of Gloucestershire is a book written by Cecil Tudor Davis and published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive guide to the brasses found in the churches of Gloucestershire, England. Monumental brasses are large, flat pieces of metal that were used to commemorate the dead in medieval times. They typically feature an image of the deceased, as well as inscriptions and other decorative elements.The book contains detailed descriptions and photographs of the brasses found in Gloucestershire, along with information on their historical and artistic significance. It also includes a brief history of the county, as well as a glossary of terms related to monumental brasses.Overall, The Monumental Brasses of Gloucestershire is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and art of medieval England, as well as for those studying genealogy or local history in the Gloucestershire area.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.