Historical Memorials of Canterbury

By Arthur Penrhyn Stanley

Book Overview

Historical Memorials of Canterbury is a book written by Arthur P. Stanley that provides a comprehensive account of the history and significance of Canterbury, a city in southeastern England. The book covers various aspects of Canterbury's past, including its early origins as a Roman settlement, its role as a center of Christianity in England, and its importance during the medieval period. Stanley also explores the city's architecture, including its famous cathedral, and the lives of notable figures associated with Canterbury, such as Saint Augustine, Thomas Becket, and Chaucer. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Canterbury and its significance in English culture and society.1868. Subject matter found in this book is: the landing of Augustine; the murder of Becket; Edward the Black Prince; Becket's shrine. On each of these four subjects, the author opens a door to a much wider field that can be entered upon. He trusts that the reader will find something that is useful either to the antiquary or historian, who may wish to examine these events more fully. Illustrated.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162590122
• ISBN13: 9781162590127
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"