The Cistercian Abbey Of Strata Florida: Its History, And An Account Of The Recent Excavations Made On Its Site (1889)

""The Cistercian Abbey of Strata Florida: Its History, and An Account of the Recent Excavations Made on Its Site"" is a book written by Stephen William Williams in 1889. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Cistercian Abbey of Strata Florida, located in Wales, and the recent excavations that have been carried out on its site.The book begins with an introduction to the history of the abbey, including its founding in the 12th century and its development over the centuries. It then goes on to describe the recent excavations that have taken place on the site, including the discovery of various artifacts and structures that shed new light on the history of the abbey.Throughout the book, Williams provides detailed descriptions of the various buildings and structures that make up the abbey, including the church, the cloister, and the various outbuildings. He also discusses the daily life of the monks who lived at the abbey, including their religious practices, their farming and agricultural activities, and their interactions with the local community.Overall, ""The Cistercian Abbey of Strata Florida: Its History, and An Account of the Recent Excavations Made on Its Site"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history of one of Wales' most important religious sites.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.