Format:
xxiii, 455 Seiten
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Illustrationen, Karten, Pläne
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25 cm
ISBN:
9781913107024
Content:
Westminster Abbey was one of the most powerful churches in Catholic Christendom before transforming into a Protestant icon of British national and imperial identity. Celebrating the 750th anniversary of the consecration of the current Abbey church building, this book features engaging essays by a group of distinguished scholars that focus on different, yet often overlapping, aspects of the Abbey’s history: its architecture and monuments; its Catholic monks and Protestant clergy; its place in religious and political revolutions; its relationship to the monarchy and royal court; its estates and educational endeavors; its congregations; and its tourists. Clearly written and wide-ranging in scope, this generously illustrated volume is a fascinating exploration of Westminster Abbey’s thousand-year history and its meaning, significance, and impact within society both in Britain and beyond.
Note:
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Bibliografie: Seite 417-435
Language:
English
Keywords:
Westminster Abbey
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Kirchenbau
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Klosteranlage
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Architektur
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Ausstattung
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Geschichte
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Aufsatzsammlung
