The renaissance on the continent.--The English renaissance.--Stuart or Jacobean (seventeenth century).--Stuart or Jacobean (late seventeenth century).--Queen Anne style.--French furniture. The period of Louis XIV.--French furniture. The period of Louis XV.--French furniture. the period of Louis XVI.--French furniture. The first empire style.--Chippendale and his style.--Sheraton, Adam, and Heppelwhite styles.--Hints to collectors.