The English Abbey Explained - Monasteries & Priories - Couverture souple

Yorke, Mr Trevor

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1853068543 ISBN 13 : 9781853068546

Editeur : Countryside Books, 2004

Synopsis

The English abbey conjures up images of soaring cathedrals, hooded monks and great medieval churches. But what were the craggy ruins that grace our countryside really like? And how were they used?

In this richly illustrated guide, author Trevor Yorke uses his own detailed drawings, diagrams and photographs to answer those questions and much more, as he lifts the lid on the history of the English abbey.

This book is divided into three sections:

Section I: The origins of the abbey, from its development in the late 5th century to the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, and the fate of these buildings since.

Section II: A detailed look at the abbey's individual parts such as cloister buildings, including the kitchen and dormitory; the workshops, guest houses and gardens; and finally the abbey estates.

Section III: An illustrated time chart for dating abbeys, a glossary of unfamiliar terms, and a list of recommended abbeys and priories to visit.

FULL CONTENTS 

Introduction

Section I - The History of Abbeys

• Chapter 1: Definitions & Origins
• Chapter 2: Celtic & Saxon Monasteries 500-1066
• Chapter 3: Norman Abbeys 1066-1200
• Chapter 4: The Abbey at its Peak 1200-1350
• Chapter 5: The Late Medieval Abbey 1350-1536
• Chapter 6: The Dissolution of The Monasteries & The Fate of the Abbeys 1536 Onwards

Section II - The Abbey in Detail 

• Chapter 7: The Church
• Chapter 8: The Cloister Buildings
• Chapter 9: The Abbey Precinct 
• Chapter 10: Abbey Estates & Other Remains in ihe Landscape

Section III - Quick Reference Guide

• Time Chart
• Abbeys & Priories to Visit
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Index 

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Trevor Yorke is an experienced author and artist who specializes in period architecture. His many books include British Architectural Styles, Georgian & Regency Houses Explained, and The English Village Explained.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Countryside Books
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1853068543
• ISBN 13: 9781853068546
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible