This comprehensive volume details the history of ceramic art in Great Britain from prehistoric times to the 19th century. The author, a renowned ceramics expert, provides a detailed account of the different techniques, styles, and materials used by potters and porcelain makers throughout the ages. Illustrated with over 1300 engravings, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ceramics in Great Britain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.