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100 1 _aDixon, H. Claiborne,
_d1810-1888
245 1 4 _aThe Abbeys of Great Britain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-30
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Abbeys of Great Britain" by H. Claiborne Dixon is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work explores the history and significance of various abbeys across Great Britain, delving into their origins, architectural styles, and the monastic lives that flourished within their walls. It touches on the development of monasticism in England, encompassing the impact of historical events like invasions and the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The opening of the account introduces the reader to the topic of monasticism and its profound influence on the religious and cultural landscape of Great Britain. The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the early British Church and the establishment of monastic life, tracing its roots back to significant figures such as St Augustine and St Aidan. The text highlights key moments in the history of monastic foundations, destruction by invaders, and subsequent restorations, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of specific abbeys in the chapters that follow. The first chapter focuses on abbeys in the northern counties, beginning with Lindisfarne, and showcases their rich history and architectural beauty, laying the groundwork for further detailed discussions throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAbbeys -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49087
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