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LoC No.: w10000116
Title: The Churches of Coventry: A Short History of the City & Its Medieval Remains
Note: Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith M. Eckrich, Jeannie
Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "The Churches of Coventry: A Short History of the City & Its Medieval Remains" by Frederic W. Woodhouse is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the architectural and social significance of Coventry's medieval churches and their relationship to the city's history, particularly through the lens of monastic influence and urban development. At the start of the text, Woodhouse outlines the historical context of Coventry, touching on its foundational events involving significant figures such as Earl Leofric and Countess Godiva. He discusses the city's medieval period, highlighting its role as a marketplace and a site of important trade and religious life. The author establishes a connection between the city’s growth and the establishment of its monasteries, detailing the evolution of its churches and the societal framework surrounding their construction and maintenance. The opening sets the stage for a thematic exploration of the churches that embody the cultural and historical legacy of Coventry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woodhouse, Frederic W.
EBook No.: 11403
Published: Feb 11, 2007
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Coventry (England) -- History
Subject: Churches -- England -- Coventry
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: w10000116
Title: The Churches of Coventry: A Short History of the City & Its Medieval Remains
Note: Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith M. Eckrich, Jeannie
Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Churches of Coventry: A Short History of the City & Its Medieval Remains" by Frederic W. Woodhouse is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the architectural and social significance of Coventry's medieval churches and their relationship to the city's history, particularly through the lens of monastic influence and urban development. At the start of the text, Woodhouse outlines the historical context of Coventry, touching on its foundational events involving significant figures such as Earl Leofric and Countess Godiva. He discusses the city's medieval period, highlighting its role as a marketplace and a site of important trade and religious life. The author establishes a connection between the city’s growth and the establishment of its monasteries, detailing the evolution of its churches and the societal framework surrounding their construction and maintenance. The opening sets the stage for a thematic exploration of the churches that embody the cultural and historical legacy of Coventry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woodhouse, Frederic W.
EBook No.: 11403
Published: Feb 11, 2007
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Coventry (England) -- History
Subject: Churches -- England -- Coventry
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.