The first history of all English cathedrals, from Birmingham and Bury St Edmunds to Worcester and York Minster. The sixty-two Anglican and Catholic cathedrals of England are some of our most iconic buildings, attracting millions of pilgrims and visitors each year. Although much has been written about their architecture, there is no complete history of their life and activities.
The History of the Cathedrals of England explains where and why they were founded, who staffed them, and how they evolved their structures. It describes their worship and how it was influenced over the centuries, their schools and libraries, as well as their ties to the outside world.
The history of these amazing buildings is the history of England. By reading this book, you will come into contact with the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings, the Normans, the Reformation, the Civil War, Victorian England, World War II, and ultimately modern democracy.
Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0319, Dimensions: 16.2x16.2cm
