Westminster Abbey 900 Years: The Commemorative Book
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: stained slipcase.
For nine centuries, Westminster Abbey has stood at the very heart of English history — a sacred stage upon which coronations, royal funerals, and national triumphs have been enacted, embedding itself into the soul of the British nation. This commemorative volume, published to mark the Abbey's 900th anniversary celebrations held between 28 December 1965 and 28 December 1966, chronicles the extraordinary journey of one of the world's most iconic Gothic structures, from its consecration under Edward the Confessor in 1065 to its enduring role as a living monument of faith, monarchy, and culture. Rich in historical detail and lavishly illustrated, the work presents the Abbey not merely as a building but as a palimpsest of national memory — its stones bearing witness to the pageantry of English kings, the genius of its medieval architects, and the solemnity of a thousand years of worship. Scholarly yet accessible, the text draws on archival research and expert scholarship to illuminate the Abbey's artistic treasures, its remarkable Chapter House, and its role as the burial place of monarchs, poets, and statesmen alike. A treasure for historians, architectural enthusiasts, and lovers of British heritage, this volume leaves the reader asking: what other secrets does Westminster Abbey still hold within its ancient walls?
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: stained slipcase.
For nine centuries, Westminster Abbey has stood at the very heart of English history — a sacred stage upon which coronations, royal funerals, and national triumphs have been enacted, embedding itself into the soul of the British nation. This commemorative volume, published to mark the Abbey's 900th anniversary celebrations held between 28 December 1965 and 28 December 1966, chronicles the extraordinary journey of one of the world's most iconic Gothic structures, from its consecration under Edward the Confessor in 1065 to its enduring role as a living monument of faith, monarchy, and culture. Rich in historical detail and lavishly illustrated, the work presents the Abbey not merely as a building but as a palimpsest of national memory — its stones bearing witness to the pageantry of English kings, the genius of its medieval architects, and the solemnity of a thousand years of worship. Scholarly yet accessible, the text draws on archival research and expert scholarship to illuminate the Abbey's artistic treasures, its remarkable Chapter House, and its role as the burial place of monarchs, poets, and statesmen alike. A treasure for historians, architectural enthusiasts, and lovers of British heritage, this volume leaves the reader asking: what other secrets does Westminster Abbey still hold within its ancient walls?