Abbeys / by M.R. James . with an additional chapter on "Monastic life and buildings" by A. Hamilton Thompson . with one hundred illustrations by photographic reproduction, fifty-six drawings, thirteen plans, seven colour plates and map

James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes) (1862-1936)

Published by London : Great western railway, 1925

About this Item

Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth-backed paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: x, 153 pages illustrations 26 cm. Series: The Great Western "Cathedrals" series. Contents: Benedictine Order -- Cluniac Order -- Cistercian Order -- Carthusian Order -- Augustinian Order -- Premonstratensian Order -- Supplement. Benedictine Order -- Cistercian Order -- Augustinian Order -- Austin Friars. Subjects: Abbeys Great Britain. Church architecture England History. Wales. Monastic and religious life Great Britain. Monasticism and religious orders. Medieval monastic buildings; English art. Architecture and society England History. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abbeys / by M.R. James . with an additional chapter on "Monastic life and buildings" by A. Hamilton Thompson . with one hundred illustrations by photographic reproduction, fifty-six drawings, thirteen plans, seven colour plates and map
• Publisher: London : Great western railway
• Publication Date: 1925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st impression.
• Weight: 1 kilogram