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The History And Antiquities Of The Cathedral Church Of Oxford: Illustrated By A Series Of Engravings, Of Views, Plans, Elevations, Sections, And Detai

The History And Antiquities Of The Cathedral Church Of Oxford: Illustrated By A Series Of Engravings, Of Views, Plans, Elevations, Sections, And Detai

Britton, John

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ArchaeologyBritish HistoryArchitecture History

ISBN10: 9354419348
ISBN13: 9789354419348
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.16 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Step through the cloistered silence of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and into its layered past. The stones remember every footstep. In The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Oxford, distinguished antiquary John Britton unites narrative, scholarship, and image to create an illustrated cathedral history book of unusual depth and beauty. From sweeping external views to precise plans, elevations, sections, and details, he traces the development of this medieval English cathedral, illuminating its English Gothic architecture and later transformations with a keen, observant eye. Alongside the architectural record, Britton offers bishops of Oxford biographies and other biographical anecdotes of eminent figures connected with the church, turning stone and mortar into a living community. This classic antiquarian church monograph remains an indispensable architectural history reference for church architecture students, a rich resource for local historians, and a rewarding read for anyone drawn to the spiritual and civic life of Oxford. It underpins much later Victorian study of Oxford and endures as a foundation text for any serious English Gothic architecture study. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today's and future generations in a careful modern presentation of a landmark study of English cathedral antiquities and Oxford cathedral architecture. More than a reprint, a collector's item and a cultural treasure, this handsome heritage title appeals equally to curious general readers, admirers of Christ Church Cathedral Oxford, and classic-literature collectors seeking an authoritative glimpse of Britain's ecclesiastical past.

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