This work traces the history of some of the great floors of Europe from the fourth century BC and outlines the developments of mosaic, tiles, marble and parquetry floors in secular buildings. Early Christian pavements and the creation of medieval tiles are also covered. The book considers management policies to protect outstanding floors in over-visited sites and historic features particularly at risk are identified. Finally, urgent action is recommended to contain damage caused by the dramatic increase in tourism ...
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This work traces the history of some of the great floors of Europe from the fourth century BC and outlines the developments of mosaic, tiles, marble and parquetry floors in secular buildings. Early Christian pavements and the creation of medieval tiles are also covered. The book considers management policies to protect outstanding floors in over-visited sites and historic features particularly at risk are identified. Finally, urgent action is recommended to contain damage caused by the dramatic increase in tourism throughout Europe.
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Add this copy of Historic Floors: Their History and Conservation to cart. $121.83, very good condition, Sold by JonR rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from St Margaret's Hope, ORKNEY, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by Butterworth-Heinemann.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Price clipped. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 250 p. Butterworth-Heinemann Series in Conservation and Museology. Audience: General/trade.
Add this copy of Historic Floors: Their History and Conservation to cart. $122.48, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN: 9780750627658.
