Publisher's Synopsis
The Most Notable Antiquity of Great Britain Vulgarly Called Stone Henge on Salisbury Plain is a book written by Inigo Jones. The book provides a comprehensive description of one of the most iconic landmarks in Britain - the Stonehenge. The author delves into the history of the Stonehenge, its construction, and the various theories surrounding its purpose. Inigo Jones also provides a detailed analysis of the architecture and design of the Stonehenge, highlighting its significance as a cultural and historical artifact. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in British history, architecture, and archaeology.1655. This discourse of Stonehenge is molded off and cast into rude form from some few undigested notes of the late judicious Architect, Inigo Jones. That so venerable an antiquity might not perish, but the world made beholding to him for restoring it to light encouraged this treatise. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
