Overview
Fountains Abbey: The Story of a Medieval Monastery by George Hodges is a historical account of the Fountains Abbey, a Cistercian monastery located in North Yorkshire, England. The book covers the history of the abbey from its founding in the 12th century until its dissolution in the 16th century. The author provides a detailed description of the daily life of the monks, their religious practices, and the role of the abbey in the local community. The book also explores the architecture and layout of the abbey, as well as the art and literature produced by the monks. Hodges draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this important medieval institution. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of medieval England, religious history, or the history of architecture and art.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.
- | Author: George Hodges
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Apr 01, 2005
- | Number of Pages: 168 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1417951044
- | ISBN-13: 9781417951048
