The Story Of Early And Medieval Abingdon (1885)

By John Placid Conway

Book Overview

The Story of Early and Medieval Abingdon, written by John Placid Conway, is a historical account of the town of Abingdon, located in Oxfordshire, England. Published in 1885, the book explores the town's early origins and its development throughout the medieval period. The book begins by tracing Abingdon's history back to its pre-Roman roots, discussing the various tribes and peoples who inhabited the area before the arrival of the Romans. It then goes on to examine the Roman occupation of the town, detailing the various structures and buildings that were constructed during this time. Moving into the medieval period, the book explores Abingdon's role as a center of trade and commerce, as well as its importance as a religious center. The author discusses the various churches and monasteries that were established in the town, and the impact they had on the local community. Throughout the book, Conway draws on a wide range of historical sources to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Abingdon's history. He also includes numerous maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the town's development over time. Overall, The Story of Early and Medieval Abingdon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this important English town.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: 1165882280
• ISBN13: 9781165882281
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"