"History of the Cathedral Church of Wells" by Edward A. Freeman is a journey through time, exploring the deep roots of Wells Cathedral and its central place in English history during Victorian times. It shows how the cathedral is deeply connected to everything that happened in Wells, far beyond just its beautiful building material, which stands apart from other cities shaped by commerce or war. The book looks at the start of the cathedral, its priests, and its place in the community, painting a picture of how it all fits into England's church history. Through careful examination, Freeman seeks a deeper understanding of why the Cathedral Church of Wells matters so much to both the church and the people. It's more than just dates and names; it's the story of a building that helped shape a whole community.
History of the Cathedral Church of Wells As Illustrating the History of the Cathedral Churches of the Old Foundation
By Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman
Uncover the story of a sacred building destined to shape destiny, embodying the spirit of a city and its people.
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About the AuthorEdward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
Edward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
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