The History Of Thorney Abbey, Cambridgeshire: From Its Foundation To Its Dissolution (1879) - Paperback

The book ""The History Of Thorney Abbey, Cambridgeshire: From Its Foundation To Its Dissolution (1879)"" by Richard Hyett Warner is a comprehensive account of the history of Thorney Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in the 7th century in Cambridgeshire, England. The book covers the foundation of the abbey, its growth and development over the centuries, its role in the local community, and its eventual dissolution during the Reformation in the 16th century. The author provides detailed information about the abbey's architecture, art, and religious practices, as well as the lives of the monks who lived there. He also explores the political and social context of the time, including the impact of the Black Death and the English Civil War on the abbey and its inhabitants. The book is based on extensive research, including primary sources such as charters, letters, and other documents, as well as secondary sources such as historical accounts and archaeological findings. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for anyone interested in the history of Thorney Abbey or medieval English history more generally.Together With Some Notice Of The Modern Parish, And Baptismal Register Of French Colony, 1658-1724.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.