The Historical Growth of the English Parish Church by A. Hamilton Thompson
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| Author | Thompson, A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton), 1873-1952 |
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| LoC No. | 12024576 |
| Title | The Historical Growth of the English Parish Church |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Historical Growth of the English Parish Church" by A. Hamilton Thompson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the architectural and social evolution of parish churches in England, addressing the influences and historical conditions that shaped their development over time. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies surrounding the construction of these significant structures beyond their mere architectural aspects. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for the study by discussing the obscure early history of the English parish church, beginning with the architectural remains from the Romano-British period, and through significant influences such as the arrival of St. Augustine and the subsequent Saxon and Norman periods. Thompson highlights the challenges faced by builders in maintaining continuity in church architecture amid invasions and socio-political changes. He emphasizes the importance of local masons and the role of lay benefactors in fostering church construction, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of specific architectural features that emerged in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Church architecture -- England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56331 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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