The Romance Of The British Museum - The Story Of Its Origins, Growth And Purpose And Some Of Its Contents
Автор:W. H. Boulton Год: 2008 Издание:Книга по Требованию Страниц: 332 ISBN: 9781443759229 AN INTRODUCTORY NOTE THERE are so many Guide-books to the various Sections of the British Museam that some good reason should be forthcoming for adding this volume to the numerous books which have been written in relation to the Museum or particular Sections thereof. First of all, then, this is not intended to be a Guide-book at all, though if it is helpful in that way to any visitors to the Rooms and Galleries it will serve a useful purpose and do something to justify its existence. The Trustees of the Museum publish a whole range of Guides, 2nd to these the visitor who wants full information on any subject, may turn. There is, however, room for a book which may serve as a general introduction to the invaluable collections which have been gathered together, and which may, at the same time, give an idea of the origins and growth of those collections. A visit to the Museum will enable anyone to see how many people wander, almost aimlessly, through its Rooms and Galleries. A comparison...
