A History of Lincoln Minster by Dorothy Owen

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Title: A History of Lincoln Minster by Dorothy Owen
Summary: The book's central theme is that Lincoln Minster cannot be understood simply as a building. Its history is closely connected with the bishops of Lincoln, the cathedral clergy, the city, royal government, medieval society, and changes in English Christianity.
Main themes include:
The foundation of the cathedral: The Norman conquest brought major changes to the English Church. The cathedral was established at Lincoln in the late 11th century, and the early Norman building became the foundation for the much larger medieval cathedral. 
Medieval rebuilding: Lincoln's cathedral underwent repeated rebuilding and enlargement. Particularly important was the work associated with Bishop Hugh of Lincoln, whose cathedral became one of the great achievements of English Gothic architecture. 
Architecture: The book examines the cathedral's architectural development. From Norman Romanesque forms to increasingly sophisticated Gothic construction. 
The bishops and cathedral community: Owen explores the institution behind the building: bishops, canons, clergy, administrators and the rules governing cathedral life. 
The cathedral and medieval society: Lincoln Minster was an important centre of religious, economic and political life. Its connections extended throughout the large medieval diocese of Lincoln. 
Religious change: The story continues beyond the Middle Ages, including the effects of the Reformation, when the institutional character of the cathedral changed dramatically. 
Edited by: Dorothy Owen 
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Year Published: 1994
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780521254298
Dimensions: 25cm x 17.5cm 
Notes: 
SKU: VSS / 273 / H / 7671 / 6041
Condition 
Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Gentle rubbing
Book condition: Very good. Bump to edge, handling marks
Binding: Intact
Pages: 334 pages
 
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