A Sketch of the History of the Abbey of Abingdon (1881)

A Sketch Of The History Of The Abbey Of Abingdon (1881) is a historical account written by John Slatter. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Abbey of Abingdon, a Benedictine monastery located in Abingdon, England. Slatter's work covers the history of the abbey from its founding in the 7th century to its dissolution in the 16th century. The book includes information on the abbey's architecture, daily life of the monks, and its role in the local community. Additionally, Slatter discusses the abbey's relationship with the English monarchy and its involvement in various historical events, such as the Norman Conquest and the Reformation. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Abingdon or English monasticism.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.