Royal English Bookbindings

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Royal English Bookbindings" by Cyril Davenport is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich tradition of bookbinding in England, particularly focusing on royal collections from notable historical figures such as Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and their successors. It highlights the artistic and material significance of these bindings, linking them to the cultural history of the English monarchy. At the start of the work, the author presents a fascinating overview of the historical transitions and events related to the royal libraries in England. He elucidates how royal collections were both preserved and given to the nation, detailing significant contributions from various monarchs, such as Prince Henry and George III. The prologue sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific books and their bindings that reflect the personal tastes and artistic influences of English royalty from the medieval period through to the 17th century, preparing readers for an in-depth exploration of the craft and its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-06-18