Description: This book delves into the rich history and architectural evolution of a renowned British abbey, tracing its origins from a humble wattle church to a magnificent structure that endured for centuries. The author meticulously examines the abbey's development through successive periods, from its Celtic roots and Saxon patronage to Norman influence and the grand building campaigns of later abbots. Through detailed descriptions and insightful analysis, the book reconstructs the abbey's layout, architectural features, and the contributions of key figures who shaped its destiny. It explores the abbey's significance as a center of religious devotion, scholarship, and cultural exchange, offering a window into the lives of the monks who resided within its walls. The abbey's fate during the tumultuous times of the Dissolution and its subsequent decline are also thoughtfully explored. This book sheds light on the enduring legacy of a once-great abbey, inviting readers to appreciate its architectural splendor, historical significance, and the profound impact it had on the spiritual and cultural landscape of Britain. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Architectural Handbook of Glastonbury Abbey : With a Historical Chronicle of the Building (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 114 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: General
Item Height: 0.2 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Architecture, Literary Collections
Item Weight: 5.8 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Frederick Bligh Bond
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
