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An Introduction to Commemorative Medals in England 1685-1746: Their Religious, Political and Artistic Significance
Author:
Brian Harding
ISBN:
9781907427107
Binding:
Paperback
Year:
2017
Pages:
84
Weight:
452 grams
Price:
INR
2140.00
About the Book
The year 1685 saw the beginning of a turbulent period in English history: King James II was expelled from Britain; there were wars in Ireland and on the Continent; repeated attempts by the Jacobite party in exile to regain the throne of England; and, underlying everything, severe religious dissension between Catholics and Protestants. All these events were eminently suitable for medallic commemoration.Coincidentally, a new generation of engravers, some of exceptional ability and Dutch origin, had recently emerged. This was important because the engraving of steel punches and dies was done by hand and obviously required outstanding skills. Only rudimentary furnaces were available and critical judgements with respect to temperatures, timing and striking all had to be made by the engraver. Despite this, many medals of outstanding accuracy and beauty were produced.All parties to the various disputes, principally the maritime powers (England and Holland), France and the Jacobite party in exile swiftly became aware of the propaganda potential of these medals. They exercised control via the provision of funding and, or, the specification of content. 65 of these medals are illustrated in this book to demonstrate the high artistic standard achieved and the extent to which some of the messages conveyed were biased by political considerations, even to the point of falsehood or absurdity.This updated and enhanced edition of Brian Harding’s 2011 book is a must for anyone interested in learning about British medallic history.
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