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Sachs, Hans, 1494–1576

The book of trades (Ständebuch)

[1973]

  • Creator

    Sachs, Hans, 1494–1576

  • Title(s)

    The book of trades (Ständebuch) [by] Jost Amman & Hans Sachs. With a new introduction by Benjamin A. Rifkin.

  • Additional Title(s)

    Eygentliche Beschreibung aller Stände

  • Published/Created

    New York, Dover Publications [1973]

  • Physical Description

    L, 127 p. illus. 22 cm.

  • Holdings

    Reference Library
    PT1762 E8 1973 (LC)
    Accessible in the Reference Library [Hours]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    Reprint of the author's Eygentliche Beschreibung aller Stände auff Erden published in 1568. "The following English-language material has been specially prepared for the present edition: a preface and introduction (with 26 additional illustrations) by Benjamin A. Rifkin; a note on the text and the translations; prose summaries of the 114 poems by Hans Sachs; a verse translation of the 'Conclusion;' and an index of ranks and occupations."
  • Subject Terms

    Occupations -- Poetry.

  • Contributors

    Amman, Jost, 1539–1591 | Rifkin, Benjamin A

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