{"product_id":"ryedale-chronicles-mick-hopwood-9781915187277","title":"Ryedale Chronicles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the captivating history of Ryedale and its people in a vivid journey through centuries of struggle, spirit and transformation in this remarkable corner of Yorkshire.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom ancient Celtic tribes and Roman settlers to Viking invaders and Norman conquerors, this region's turbulent past has forged a character as tough and unyielding as the land itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor MA Hopwood explores the rise and fall of majestic monasteries such as Rievaulx, Byland, Jervaulx and Fountains, whose spires once symbolised religious power and influence, shaping the lives and beliefs of ordinary folk in its local communities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWitness the clash of paganism and Christianity, rebellion and repression and the enduring spirit of a people who never bowed to oppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar from an academic tome, this accessible account invites readers to walk through a landscape where kings, saints, monks and warriors once battled and built, revealing the timeless human stories etched into the ruins and the rolling hills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the essence of Yorkshire's northern heartland, Ryedale Chronicles offers a compelling glimpse into the forces that shaped a society both defiant and deeply rooted in tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mick Hopwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1915187273\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915187277\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGeary Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d","brand":"Mick Hopwood","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874514841855,"sku":"9781915187277","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ryedale-chronicles-mick-hopwood-9781915187277","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}