Memorials And Monuments, Old And New: Two Hundred Subjects Chosen From Seven Centuries (1915)

Memorials and Monuments, Old and New: Two Hundred Subjects Chosen from Seven Centuries is a book written by Lawrence Weaver and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and design of memorials and monuments from the 13th to the 20th century. It contains 200 illustrations and descriptions of memorials and monuments from around the world, including those in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.The book is divided into seven chapters, each covering a different century. The first chapter covers the 13th century, and the last chapter covers the 20th century. Each chapter includes a brief history of the period and examples of the most significant memorials and monuments from that time.The book also includes a glossary of architectural terms and a bibliography of sources for further reading. It is a valuable resource for architects, historians, and anyone interested in the history and design of memorials and monuments.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.