Reading Abbey is a historical account of the renowned abbey located in Reading, Berkshire, England. The book was written by Jamieson Boyd Hurry and was published in 1901. The abbey was founded in the 12th century and was one of the most prominent monasteries in England until its dissolution in 1539. The book provides a detailed description of the abbey's history, architecture, and cultural significance. It also includes illustrations and photographs of the abbey's ruins and artifacts. The author delves into the abbey's ...
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Reading Abbey is a historical account of the renowned abbey located in Reading, Berkshire, England. The book was written by Jamieson Boyd Hurry and was published in 1901. The abbey was founded in the 12th century and was one of the most prominent monasteries in England until its dissolution in 1539. The book provides a detailed description of the abbey's history, architecture, and cultural significance. It also includes illustrations and photographs of the abbey's ruins and artifacts. The author delves into the abbey's religious and political influence, its role in the development of the town of Reading, and its eventual decline. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of English monasticism.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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