Guild Masonry In The Making (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163442210)

Guild Masonry In The Making is a book written by Charles H. Merz about the history and development of guild masonry. The book explores the origins of guilds, their role in the medieval economy, and their influence on the development of architecture and building techniques. The author also examines the social and political aspects of guilds, including their impact on labor relations and the formation of trade unions. The book is a comprehensive study of guild masonry, drawing on historical and archival sources to provide a detailed account of this important aspect of medieval society. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of architecture, labor relations, and medieval society.Chapter Headings Include: The Masons Company, Ancient Charges, Existing Operative Masons, Trunckmakers And Distillers, Recapitulation Of Facts, Oath Of Nimrod, Whence The Ritual, Ancient Charge, The Temple Legend, etc.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 wor

Author: Charles H. Merz
ISBN-10: 1163442216
ISBN-13: 9781163442210
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 484
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d