Munich: History, Monuments, and Art (1910)

By H. R. Wadleigh

Published 1910

T. Fisher Unwin, Publisher/London and Leipzig
 
A beautifully produced early 20th-century guide to the historic and artistic treasures of Munich, this 1910 volume by Henry Rawle Wadleigh presents a richly illustrated exploration of Bavaria’s cultural capital.

Bound in a vivid purple cloth with gilt titles and the Bavarian coat of arms on the front board, this handsome volume features 15 chapters arranged in three major sections: History, Monuments, and Art. From medieval Munich to the grandeur of the Wittelsbach kings and the city’s renowned galleries, Wadleigh traces the evolution of Munich’s character, rulers, and architectural splendor.

Photographic illustrations throughout, capturing notable landmarks such as the Frauenkirche, the Glyptothek, the Siegestor, and Marienplatz. Firm binding. Clean interior. Minor rubbing to corners and edges. Two inscriptions to front endpaper. Rough-cut side/bottom edges.303pp. With pull-out map in back of book.

Chapters Include:
    •    Dukes and Electors in Munich
    •    Medieval Munich
    •    The Renaissance and the Residenz
    •    Royal Munich
    •    The Old Pinakothek
    •    The Bavarian National Museum

Condition: Very Good.

 Size: 5 3/4” x 8”
 

A Scholarly resource on Munich’s cultural identity at the turn of the 20th century.