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The Royal Abbey of Reading

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Author : Ron Baxter
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1783270845
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book The Royal Abbey of Reading written by Ron Baxter and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2016 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First full-length survey of Reading Abbey, one of the most important ecclesiastical buildings of the Middle Ages. Reading Abbey was built by King Henry I to be a great architectural statement and his own mausoleum, as well as a place of resort and a staging point for royal itineraries for progresses in the west and south-west of England. Fromthe start it was envisaged as a monastic site with a high degree of independence from the church hierarchy; it was granted enormous holdings of land and major religious relics to attract visitors and pilgrims, and no expense wasspared in providing a church comparable in size and splendour with anything else in England. However, in architectural terms, the abbey has, until recently, remained enigmatic, mainly because of the efficiency with which itwas destroyed at the Reformation. Only recently has it become possible to bring together the scattered evidence - antiquarian drawings and historic records along with a new survey of the standing remains - into a coherent picture.This richly illustrated volume provides the first full account of the abbey, from foundation to dissolution, and offers a new virtual reconstruction of the church and its cloister; it also shows how the abbey formed the backdropto many key historical events. Ron Baxter is the Research Director of the Corpus of Romanesque Sculpture in Britain and Ireland.

Reading the Reformations

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Author : Anna French
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004521240
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Reading the Reformations written by Anna French and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the last thirty years, understandings of the European reformations have been transformed. A generation of scholars has demonstrated how radically wide-ranging these movements were. Across family life, politics, material culture and philosophy, the reformations are now at the very heart of our understanding not just of early modern Europe, but of religion and identity in general. This volume collects recent work from past and present members of the European Reformation Research Group, exploring key fronts in contemporary Reformation Studies, achieving a broad view of how historiography has developed in recent decades - and where it seems set to go next"--

Reading Abbey

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Author : Jamieson Boyd Hurry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Reading Abbey written by Jamieson Boyd Hurry and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Legend of Reading Abbey

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Author : Charles MacFarlane
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Legend of Reading Abbey written by Charles MacFarlane and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Urban Society and Monastic Lordship in Reading, 1350-1600

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Author : Joe Chick
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1783277564
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Urban Society and Monastic Lordship in Reading, 1350-1600 written by Joe Chick and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2022-12-13 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interrogates the standard view of turbulent and violent town-abbey relations through a combination of traditional and new research techniques.

Reading Abbey Cartularies

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Author : B. R. Kemp
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Reading Abbey Cartularies written by B. R. Kemp and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Making of Our Urban Landscape

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Author : Geoffrey Tyack
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198792638
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book The Making of Our Urban Landscape written by Geoffrey Tyack and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain was the first country in the world to become an essentially urban county. And England is still one of the most urbanized countries in the world. The town and the city is the world that most of us inhabit and know best. But what do we actually know about our urban world - and how it was created? The Making of the English Urban Landscape tells the story of our towns and cities and how they came into being over the last two millennia, from Roman and Anglo-Saxon times, through the Norman Conquest and the later Middle Ages to the 'great rebuilding' in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the 'polite townscapes' of the eighteenth, and the commercial and industrial towns and cities of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The final chapter then takes the story from the end of the Second World War to the present, from the New Towns of the immediate post-war era to the trendy converted warehouses of Shoreditch. This is a book that will make the world you live in come alive. If you are a town or a city-dweller, you are unlikely ever to look at the everyday world around you in quite the same way again.

Reading in 50 Buildings

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Author : Stuart Hylton
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445659352
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Reading in 50 Buildings written by Stuart Hylton and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the rich and fascinating history of Reading through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

HUGH COOK FARINGDON

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Author : CHRIS. DARBYSHIRE
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780993551253
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (512 download)

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Download or read book HUGH COOK FARINGDON written by CHRIS. DARBYSHIRE and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Reading Abbey

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Author : Peter Durrant
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781909747395
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book Reading Abbey written by Peter Durrant and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading's Abbey, founded in 1121 by King Henry I of England, was huge and wealthy. Throughout its 400-year life the royal Abbey was visited regularly by Kings and Queens, hosted Parliaments and royal weddings and was a famous destination for medieval pilgrims. But Henry VIII ordered its dissolution in 1539 and although the monastic buildings were used for a time as a royal palace, the stone proved useful for, among other things, shoring up the defences of the town during the Civil War. By the 18th century, one of the most impressive Abbeys in England had been reduced to a picturesque ruin. - Discover how the Abbey and its associated buildings were originally laid out on a promontory between the Thames and Kennet. - Read features on monastic life, royal burials, and Abbot Hugh Cook Faringdon who was executed. - Find out about the famous 19th century architects who rejuvenated the Abbey Quarter. - Learn about the technicalities of the 21st century conservation work. - Walk the Abbey Quarter using the guide and map to discover the hidden gems history has left behind and find out where some of the Abbey stone has ended up. This book connects you directly with the past, inspires you to be part of a future that values the Abbey's legacy, and demonstrates just how important a landmark we still have at the centre of modern Reading.

Wings of Omen

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Author : Joe Haldeman
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504060121
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Wings of Omen written by Joe Haldeman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixth in the magical, action-packed shared-world series: “Thieves’ World® has grown into a real presence in the fantasy genre” (Fantasy-Faction). Under the rule of a humanoid race, the city of Sanctuary finds itself divided. Rebels and assassins stalk the shadows, bringing chaos to the streets—which is nothing new to the lawless locals. But even they will have to put aside their differences to unite against their common enemy. An accomplishment easier said than done in a city where everyone is out for themselves . . . Stories by Chris and Janet Morris, Robin W. Bailey, Diana L. Paxson, Diane Duane, C. J. Cherryh, Andrew J. Offutt, Lynn Abbey, and Robert Lynn Asprin add to the legend and lore of this “surprisingly rich and deep world” (Book Riot). “In the sixth book of the collection, the friction between the residents of Sanctuary and the invading Beysib heats up and makes for some exciting reading . . . Offutt’s character Shadowspawn gets some good coverage, and a few fresh new characters also get some play . . .” —Fantasy-Faction “‘The Hand That Feeds You’ [by Diane Duane] is one of the best stories in the entire collection to date.” —brianbookreviews.blogspot.com

Thieves' World®

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Author : Joe Haldeman
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504060075
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Thieves' World® written by Joe Haldeman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Missing Game of Thrones? Dare to “be pulled into political intrigues, watch new gods replace old, and witness fortunes rise and fall and rise again” (Book Riot). A classic series for a new generation of fantasy adventure fans, Thieves’ World® paved the way for the shared-world anthology tradition with epic worldbuilding, unforgettable characters, and nonstop action thanks to the legendary authors who contribute to it. The series’s groundbreaking debut features stories by John Brunner, Lynn Abbey, Poul Anderson, Andrew J. Offutt, Robert Lynn Asprin, Joe Haldeman, Christine DeWees, and Marion Zimmer Bradley, who populate the lawless city of Sanctuary with orphans and wizards, fortune tellers and emperors, merchants and madams, spies, assassins, and, of course, thieves. “Sanctuary was the city where anything could happen, where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures.” —Black Gate “A bold and daring experiment in fantasy storytelling . . . We are introduced to the cast of characters, including beggars and crime lords, wizards and soldiers, minstrels and thieves, as this new chapter in the life of Sanctuary begins, life under the governorship of Prince Kadakithis.” —Fantasy-Faction

The Rough Guide to the Great West Way (Travel Guide eBook)

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Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1789195306
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to the Great West Way (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover the Great West Way with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to paddle-board through Bath, visit Windsor Castle, marvel at Stonehenge, narrow-boat down the Kennet & Avon Canal or explore the Ridgeway on horseback, The Rough Guide to The Great West Way will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to The Great West Way: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: West of London, Berkshire, the southern Cotswolds, Wiltshire, Bath and Bristol. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip along the Great West Way. - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Bristol, Bath and many more locations without needing to get online. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including captivating Kew Gardens, awe-inspiring Stonehenge and the idyllic Cotswolds countryside. - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of west of London, Berkshire, Wiltshire, the Cotswolds, Bath and Bristol's best sights and top experiences. - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture, shopping and more. - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into the Great West Way, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife, books, TV and film. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Henry VIII’s True Daughter

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Author : Wendy J Dunn
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
ISBN 13 : 1399012258
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Henry VIII’s True Daughter written by Wendy J Dunn and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lives of Tudor women often offer faint but fascinating footnotes on the pages of history. The life of Catherine – or Katryn as her husband would one day pen her name – Carey, the daughter of Mary Boleyn and, as the weight of evidence suggests, Henry VIII, is one of those footnotes. As the possible daughter of Henry VIII, the niece of Anne Boleyn and the favourite of Elizabeth I, Catherine’s life offers us a unique perspective on the reigns of Henry and his children. In this book, Wendy J. Dunn takes these brief details of Catherine’s life and turns them into a rich account of a woman who deserves her story told. Following the faint trail provided of her life from her earliest years to her death in service to Queen Elizabeth, Dunn examines the evidence of Catherine’s parentage and views her world through the lens of her relationship with the royal family she served. This book presents an important story of a woman who saw and experienced much tragedy and political turmoil during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary I – all of which prepared her to take on the vital role of one of Elizabeth I closest and most trusted women. It also prepared her to become the wife of one of Elizabeth's privy councillors – a man also trusted and relied on by the queen. Catherine served Elizabeth during the uncertain and challenging first years of her reign, a time when there was a question mark over whether she would succeed as queen regnant after the failures of England's first crowned regnant, her sister Mary. Through immense research and placing her in the context of her period, HENRY VIII’S TRUE DAUGHTER: CATHERINE CAREY, A TUDOR LIFE draws Catherine out of the shadows of history to take her true place as the daughter of Henry VIII and shows how vital women like Catherine were to Elizabeth and the ultimate victory of her reign.

The Gentlemen Danes

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Author : John Nixon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781838266400
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (664 download)

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Reading Abbey Cartularies

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Author : British Library
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Reading Abbey Cartularies written by British Library and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The English Historical Review

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The English Historical Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: