Reading Abbey is a historical book written by Jamieson Boyd Hurry in 1901. The book provides a detailed account of the history and architecture of the Reading Abbey, which was founded by King Henry I in the 12th century. The author describes the various phases of construction and development of the abbey, including the Norman, Early English, and Perpendicular styles of architecture. The book also explores the significant events that took place at the abbey, such as the burial of King Henry I and the visit of King Henry VIII ...
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Reading Abbey is a historical book written by Jamieson Boyd Hurry in 1901. The book provides a detailed account of the history and architecture of the Reading Abbey, which was founded by King Henry I in the 12th century. The author describes the various phases of construction and development of the abbey, including the Norman, Early English, and Perpendicular styles of architecture. The book also explores the significant events that took place at the abbey, such as the burial of King Henry I and the visit of King Henry VIII. Additionally, the author delves into the daily life of the monks who lived at the abbey and the role they played in the community. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Reading Abbey and the cultural significance of religious institutions in medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of Reading Abbey (1901) to cart. $74.40, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.