Encounters With Medals, 40 Years of BAMS Conferences

Published to celebrate BAMS’ 40th anniversary, this book will bring back fond memories of forty years of BAMS conferences around the UK and abroad – and, for those who have never managed to attend one of these events, will show just how much they need to be there in the future! The book covers all aspects of these fascinating conferences, from the historical to the contemporary, the scholarly to the social, the thinking to the hands-on. A broad range of medallic history is presented, giving a unique perspective on the varied and intriguing nature of medals and providing a concise introduction to the whole subject.