Illuminated Illustrations Of Froissart (1845) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120298270)

Illuminated Illustrations of Froissart is a book that was published in 1845 and features the work of Jean Froissart. The book is a collection of illustrations that were created to accompany Froissart's Chronicles, which is a historical work that covers the events of the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death. The illustrations in this book were created by the renowned artist, Owen Jones, and are considered to be some of the finest examples of illuminated manuscripts from the 19th century. The book features a total of 78 illustrations that are richly colored and intricately detailed, depicting scenes of battles, tournaments, and other important events from Froissart's Chronicles. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, Thomas Johnes, which provides some historical context for Froissart's work and the illustrations that accompany it. Overall, Illuminated Illustrations of Froissart is a stunning visual tribute to one of the most important historical works of the Middle Ages.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.

Author: Jean Froissart, Henry Noel Humphreys
ISBN-10: 112029827X
ISBN-13: 9781120298270
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2009
Pages: 154
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d