Monasteries of the World: The Rise and Development of the Monastic Tradition

Brooke, Christopher; Swaan, Wim

Language: English

Published by Crescent Books, New York, 1983

0517205475 / 9780517205471

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272pp/illus. Beautiful study in words and images of the Monastic Tradition, with focus on the great monasteries of Western Europe; begins with the early church fathers, and follows through the formation of traditional monasticism, daily monastic life, the hermits, the Augustinian canons, the Cistercians, the knights, etc; a combined theological, architectural, historical study, superbly illustrated with photos by Wim Swaan. Light shelfwear and previous owner name cross-out on ffep.

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Title
Monasteries of the World: The Rise and Development of the Monastic Tradition
Author
Brooke, Christopher; Swaan, Wim
Publisher
Crescent Books, New York
Publication year
1983
Condition
Very Good+
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No Jacket
Binding
Hard Cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0517205475
ISBN 13
9780517205471
Edition
First Edition
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4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall
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DBookmahn's Used and Rare Military Books

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