The Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, And Anglo-Saxon Antiquities In The Museum At Canterbury (1875)

The book titled ''The Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, And Anglo-Saxon Antiquities In The Museum At Canterbury'' is a comprehensive guide to the ancient artifacts and antiquities housed in the museum at Canterbury, England. Written by John Brent in 1875, the book provides a detailed description of the various exhibits in the museum, which includes a wide range of objects from different historical periods and civilizations.The book begins with an introduction to the museum and its history, followed by a detailed description of the Egyptian antiquities on display. This section covers a range of artifacts, including mummies, sarcophagi, statues, and other objects of religious significance.The next section of the book focuses on the Grecian antiquities, including pottery, sculptures, and other objects from the ancient Greek civilization. This section also includes a detailed description of the Parthenon sculptures, which were acquired by the museum in the early 19th century.The Roman antiquities are covered in the third section of the book, which includes a wide range of objects such as coins, jewelry, pottery, and sculptures. This section also covers the Roman wall paintings, which were discovered in the nearby town of Richborough.The final section of the book is dedicated to the Anglo-Saxon antiquities, which includes a range of objects from the early medieval period in England. This section covers objects such as jewelry, weapons, and other artifacts from the Anglo-Saxon period.Overall, ''The Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, And Anglo-Saxon Antiquities In The Museum At Canterbury'' provides a comprehensive guide to the ancient artifacts and antiquities housed in the museum at Canterbury. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of these civilizations and the objects they left behind.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.