Yorkshire: The History Of Roche Abbey, From Its Foundation To Its Dissolution (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432667559)

""Yorkshire: The History Of Roche Abbey, From Its Foundation To Its Dissolution"" is a historical book written by James H. Aveling. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian monastery located in South Yorkshire, England. Aveling traces the history of the abbey from its foundation in the 12th century to its dissolution in the 16th century during the English Reformation. The book covers various aspects of the abbey's history, including its architecture, religious practices, economic activities, and social and political influence in the region. Aveling draws on a range of primary sources, such as charters, letters, and chronicles, as well as secondary sources, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of Roche Abbey's history. The book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of monasticism, medieval England, and the religious and social changes of the Reformation era.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.

Author: James H. Aveling
ISBN-10: 1432667556
ISBN-13: 9781432667559
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.50d