Bryan Faussett: Antiquary Extraordinary (Paperback)

A biography of Bryan Faussett, F.S.A., (1720-1776), pioneering Kent genealogist, archaeologist and antiquary who, at his death, had amassed the world's greatest collection of Anglo-Saxon jewellery and antiquities. The material was famously rejected by the British Museum, saved for the nation by a Liverpudlian philanthropist, and now resides in the Liverpool World Museum. This episode led directly to the British Museum's setting up departments devoted to British Antiquities. This volume is the first to focus on Faussett, presenting comprehensive genealogical sections on the Faussetts and Godfreys; a history of the family seat near Canterbury; and an introduction to antiquarianism and how the history of the world was imperfectly viewed in the 18th century. A detailed biography of Bryan Faussett's life covers his education, career and scholarly circle, with detailed descriptions of the sites he excavated. Surviving archaeological notebooks offer insights into his working practice, and family account-books reveal a great deal about his personal life and interests.

General

Imprint:	Archaeopress Archaeology
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Archaeological Lives
Release date:	March 2015
Authors:	David Wright
Dimensions:	245 x 175 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B5: Tankobon
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-1-78491-084-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > European archaeology > Medieval European archaeology Promotions
LSN:	1-78491-084-8
Barcode:	9781784910846

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