Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely A History and Description of the Building with a Short Account of the Monastery and of the See
Sweeting, W. D. (Walter Debenham), 1839-1913
- Yazar
- Sweeting, W. D. (Walter Debenham), 1839-1913
- Tür
- Mimarlık ve Tasarım
- Yayın tarihi
- 2007-04-07
- Yayıncı
- OBA Akademik ve Kültürel Yayın Platformu
- Biçim
- E-kitap
- Fiyat
- Ücretsiz
- Anahtar kelimeler
- Ely Cathedral, NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Kısa tanıtım
"Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely" by W. D. Sweeting is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers a detailed history and description of Ely Cathedral, including insights into its architectural features and its significance as a center of monastic life. It likely covers both the religious and historical context surrounding the cathedral and its former monastery. The opening of the text begins by establishing the historical significance of the Isle of Ely, tracing its origins back to the time of Saint Etheldreda. The author introduces the reader to the story of Etheldreda as the foundress of the cathedral and the establishment of the monastery. Delving into etymology, local geography, and early inhabitants, it highlights the isle's relationship with eels, and hints at the lush landscapes that surround it. Through this beginning, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the cathedral’s construction, its numerous transformations over centuries, and the architectural marvels that characterize it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hazırlayanlar: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David Cortesi, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Kaynak: Project Gutenberg (eBook 21003). Public domain in the USA. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21003
Önizleme
"Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely" by W. D. Sweeting is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers a detailed history and description of Ely Cathedral, including insights into its architectural features and its significance as a center of monastic life. It likely covers both the religious and historical context surrounding the cathedral and its former monastery. The opening of the text begins by establishing the historical significance of the Isle of Ely, tracing its origins back to the time of Saint Etheldreda. The author introduces the reader to the story of Etheldreda as the foundress of the cathedral and the establishment of the monastery. Delving into etymology, local geography, and early inhabitants, it highlights the isle's relationship with eels, and hints at the lush landscapes that surround it. Through this beginning, the author sets t
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