DENT'S MEDIEVAL TOWN SERIES

The Story of Florence. By Edmund G. Gardner, illustrated by Nelly Erichsen. The Medieval Towns Series focusing on the history, architecture, and culture of a specific medieval town in the British Isles, Continental Europe, or the Near East.

London: J.M. Dent, 1928. Revised. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Item #517648

This book is a volume from the Dent's Mediaeval Town Series, a collection of 39 illustrated books published by J. M. Dent & Sons between 1898 and 1933. The series focused on the history and character of medieval towns across Britain, Europe, and the Near East, offering detailed narratives alongside artistic illustrations. Each volume provided a historical account of a specific town, blending guidebook elements with scholarly research. Some notable titles included The Story of Florence (Edmund G. Gardner, 1900), The Story of Nuremberg (Cecil Headlam, 1899), and The Story of Paris (Thomas Okey, 1906). The books were praised for their accessible yet informative style, making them valuable for both casual readers and historians. Original blue cloth, with a decorative gilt front board and spine. Speckled edges. The text block is very clean and sound, with some foxing here and there. A sound copy. 425 pages, illustrated, including 1 folding map & 1 folding plate. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: Dent's Mediaeval Town Series; Featured Items; Hardback Books; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.

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