Isbn: 9781333868703 - city latin, or critical and political remarks on the latin inscription on laying the first stone of the intended new bridge at black-fryars: proving ... the practice of both ancients and moderns in (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1760, provides a detailed critique of an inscription written in celebration of the laying of the first stone of the new Blackfriars Bridge in London. The author, an expert in Latin and antiquities, painstakingly examines every word of the inscription, exposing its numerous errors and inconsistencies. In doing so, the author reveals not only the ignorance of the inscription's composer but also the broader decline in classical learning and the abandonment of traditional standards in public discourse. The author's sharp wit and extensive knowledge make this book an entertaining and instructive read for anyone interested in language, history, or the art of inscription-writing. 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.…