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100 1 _aButler, Dugald,
_d1862-1926
245 1 0 _aScottish Cathedrals and Abbeys
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-06
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys" by Dugald Butler is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the ecclesiastical architecture of Scotland, particularly focusing on cathedrals and abbeys that survived the pre-Reformation period. The text explores how these structures symbolize the intertwined history of the Scottish Church and its cultural heritage, emphasizing the vital connection between architecture and the faith of the Scottish people. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for its exploration of medieval Scottish architecture, linking the decline of the Celtic Church to both internal weakening and external pressures from the Roman Catholic influence following the reign of Queen Margaret. It discusses how the architectural landscape transformed with the introduction of Roman styles, showcasing cathedrals and monastic buildings as barometers of Scotland's cultural evolution. The author sets a reflective tone, aiming to convey the lessons and historical significance inherent in these ancient structures, while hinting at the profound impact they have had on contemporary Scottish faith and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCathedrals -- Scotland
653 _aAbbeys -- Scotland
653 _aChurch architecture -- Scotland
700 1 _aStory, Robert Herbert,
_d1835-1907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21688
999 _c62834
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