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An absorbing look at the major social and religious upheaval that we call the dissolution of the monasteries. In 1536 there were over 800 monsteries, nunneries and friaries, and in them 10,000 monks, canons, nuns and friars. Within four years, there were none. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
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Dissolution of the Monasteries
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Walker & Co., New York, NY, 1966
ISBN 10: 0713704225
ISBN 13: 9780713704228
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Seller: Book Bear, West Brookfield, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). 186 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Just a hint of light foxing top fore-edge. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Very good dust jacket. Jacket not price clipped. Jacket has light rubbing to edges and extremities. Published January 1, 1966. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding. Seller Inventory # 032905
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The Dissolution of the Monasteries
Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Illustrated (illustrator). A fascinating guide to the English Reformation and its consequences. In April 1536, in the 27th year of the reign of King Henry VIII, there were scattered throughout England and Wales more than 800 monasteries, nunneries and friaries, and within them 10,000 monks, canons, nuns and friars. By April 1540 there were none. The major social and religious upheaval of these four years is what we call the Dissolution of the Monasteries. An absorbing look at a pivotal point of British history, this new edition of a classic text expertly pairs the seminal text of G.W. O. Woodward with a fresh modern cover that encapsulates the drama of the period. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel. DJ worn and rubbed, and faded on spine. Seller Inventory # 1520334
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