Publisher's Synopsis
Miscellaneous Antiquities: Or A Collection Of Curious Papers (1772) is a book written by Horace Walpole, an English writer, art historian, and politician. This book is a collection of various papers on different topics related to antiquities, including architecture, art, literature, and history. The papers in this book were written by Walpole himself and some other authors. The book is divided into three parts. The first part includes papers on architecture, including the history of Gothic architecture and the design of buildings. The second part includes papers on art, including the history of painting and sculpture. The third part includes papers on literature and history, including the history of the English language and the history of England.The papers in this book are written in a scholarly style and provide a detailed and informative account of various aspects of antiquities. Walpole's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to readers with an interest in history, art, and culture. Overall, Miscellaneous Antiquities: Or A Collection Of Curious Papers (1772) is an important work in the field of antiquities and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of history, art, and literature.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.
