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The Last Abbot Of Glastonbury And His Companions

The Last Abbot Of Glastonbury And His Companions

Francis Aidan Gasquet

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104252663
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The Last Abbot of Glastonbury and His Companions: A Historical Sketch (1895) by Francis Aidan Gasquet is a book that explores the history of the last abbot of Glastonbury and his companions. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the dissolution of the monasteries in England, which led to the downfall of the abbot and his companions. Gasquet’s historical sketch is a comprehensive study of the religious and political forces that shaped the fate of the last abbot and his followers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the monastic movement in England and the impact of the dissolution of the monasteries on the religious and cultural landscape of the country. Gasquet’s work is based on extensive research and provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the last abbot of Glastonbury and his companions. Overall, The Last Abbot of Glastonbury and His Companions is a compelling historical account that sheds light on a crucial period in English history.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.

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