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Title:
A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral
Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents
Alternate Title: The New Guide to Peterborough Cathedral
Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral" by George S. Phillips is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This guidebook provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the rich history of the Peterborough Cathedral and its monastery, detailing significant architectural features and improvements made over the centuries. It explores the foundation of the original monastic institution, notable events in its history, and the transformation of the site through various architectural styles. The opening of the guide delves into the early history of the monastery, beginning with its foundation by King Peada of Mercia in A.D. 655. Phillips recounts the monastery's continued significance through its connections to various historical figures and events, emphasizing its resilience through multiple invasions, including those by the Danes. The narrative highlights the founding abbot, Saxulf, and subsequent abbots who shaped the monastery's development, detailing their contributions and the challenges they faced, thereby setting a foundation for readers to appreciate the enduring legacy of Peterborough Cathedral. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Phillips, George S. (George Searle), 1815-1889
EBook No.: 20967
Published: Apr 3, 2007
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Peterborough Cathedral -- History
Subject: Peterborough Cathedral -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral
Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents
Alternate Title: The New Guide to Peterborough Cathedral
Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral" by George S. Phillips is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This guidebook provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the rich history of the Peterborough Cathedral and its monastery, detailing significant architectural features and improvements made over the centuries. It explores the foundation of the original monastic institution, notable events in its history, and the transformation of the site through various architectural styles. The opening of the guide delves into the early history of the monastery, beginning with its foundation by King Peada of Mercia in A.D. 655. Phillips recounts the monastery's continued significance through its connections to various historical figures and events, emphasizing its resilience through multiple invasions, including those by the Danes. The narrative highlights the founding abbot, Saxulf, and subsequent abbots who shaped the monastery's development, detailing their contributions and the challenges they faced, thereby setting a foundation for readers to appreciate the enduring legacy of Peterborough Cathedral. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Phillips, George S. (George Searle), 1815-1889
EBook No.: 20967
Published: Apr 3, 2007
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Peterborough Cathedral -- History
Subject: Peterborough Cathedral -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.