Abbeys of the middle ages remain some of the most wonderful of religious buildings. They were built with a firm sense of devotion; and with no expense spared; by communities which had a faith based upon venerable respect for the power and authority of the Church.The grace and majesty of their construction; and the beautiful rural settings of so many; make them a perfect destination for visitors throughout the year.Trevor Yorke; using diagrams; photographs and illustrations; explains the history of these buildings and describes how they were used in the centuries prior to the great Dissolution by Henry VIII in 1536; which left most of them in ruins.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. with a disclaimer and we had a good laugh. She loved it anywayBy AggieSpanielI bought this for a relative who is from Pecos; TX. When it arrived; I realized it was a book about Pecos; NM. (This is why it pays to read the description carefully!) I gave it to my relative; with a disclaimer and we had a good laugh. She loved it anyway.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lovely bookBy jerri lanette lewisMy husband loved this book. He is from Pecos and loved reading about the history and all the colorful characters. Great book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Pecos is a wonderful guide for the traveler who wants more from his ...By SashaI just finished Paul Secords "Pecos;" from Arcadia Press. My only regret is that I didnt have the chance to read it prior to my recent trip there.Pecos is a wonderful guide for the traveler who wants more from his visit than to wander through unknown buildings and scenery. Instead; it brings that scenery; and the people who lived there; back to life. It provides one with key insights into the story of Pecosmdash;from its indigenous people; to the influence of the Spanish and Catholic Church; through a key Civil War battle; to mining; dude ranches; and on up to the present.The book has lots of photos; so its engaging; while quick and easy to get through. Mr. Secords writing is concise; sprinkled with occasional humor. Overall; the book is informative; as opposed to poetic.If youre planning on a visit to New Mexico; this book will inform your journey; opening doors to both the past and present. For anyone interested in the history of New Mexico; this book will be of interest. For anyone actually visiting New Mexicomdash;and the Pecos area in particularmdash;its indispensableHaving read this book; Im looking forward to my next visit to Pecos with a new appreciation of the area and its history.