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Synopsis
An innovative book that tells the story of England's cathedrals in their historical context. A must for all lovers of cathedrals.
Table of Contents
Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction 1 The Early Centuries, 597-1066 2 Norman, 1066-1170 3 Early English, 1170-1280 4 Decorated, 1280-1350 5 Perpendicular, 1350-1530 6 Stained Glass 7 Medieval Tombs and Monuments 8 Life in a Medieval Cathdral 9 The Reformation 10 Protestant Ascendency and Catholic Reaction 11 The Elizbethan Settlement 12 The Early Seventeenth Century 13 Civil War and Interregnum 14 The Restoration 15 Houses of Praise and Prayer 16 The Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries 17 The Twentieth Century Notes Bibliography Index