Description: Ambassador to the Kingdom of the 2 Sicilies for 36 years, Hamilton took a ken interest in archaeology & collected antiquities, both Greek & Roman. He also collected paintings & drawings. This catalogs some 200 objects formerly in his possession for an exhibit at the British Museum. There are 6 excellent essays. Just as an aside, he is probably now better known as the husband of Emma Hamilton, mistress of Admiral Nelson.
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Book Title: Vases and Volcanoes Sir William Hamilton and His Collection
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: British Museum Press
Original Language: English
Item Length: 8 1/2"
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Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1996
Type: Catalog
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 10 7/8"
Author: Ian Jenkins & Kim Sloan
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Features: Illustrated
Genre: Art & Culture
Topic: Antiquities
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Item Weight: 2 lb 15 oz
Item Width: 1 in
Number of Pages: 320
