I'm the kind of historian obsessed with small details. I'm not saying that foreign policy or constitutional matters aren't important, but I enjoy the minutiae of daily life, which, when added together, can give you a complete picture of the cultural and social features of an era.
Marsden's introduction is very lucid, setting out the development of sculpture at court; royal involvement with sculptors; displaying sculpture in galleries, state rooms, libraries and gardens; and stewardship of the collection.