ISBN: 9781332081615 - the evolution of the boston medal: a monograph (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the creation of a gold medal commemorating General George Washington's victory at the Siege of Boston, a pivotal event in the American Revolutionary War. The author analyzes the historical context of the medal's origins, tracing its inception through various committees and individuals, and revealing the challenges and delays encountered along the way. The book also examines the artistic and technical aspects of the medal's design, including the choice of imagery, inscriptions, and the work of the engraver, Benjamin Duvivier. Despite its significance, the medal's history remains shrouded in mystery, with gaps in its documentation and unexplained events surrounding its creation and handling. This book illuminates the fascinating story behind this historic artifact, shedding light on the complexities and intrigues that shaped its evolution and ultimate fate. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.