Beautiful Britain: Canterbury |
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| Author:
| Home, Gordon |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4928-4739-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $11.99 |
Book Description:
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This volume of the Beautiful Britain series takes the reader on a historical and scenic tour of Canterbury. Gordon Home discusses the Roman, Saxon, Danish, and Norman occupations of the area. He explores the Cathedral and the city of Canterbury. The story of the murder and subsequent sainthood of Thomas Becket is also retold. But, perhaps the most lovely of all are the stunning illustrations by Home himself. Eleven full color works of art depicting the beauty of Canterbury grace the...
More DescriptionThis volume of the Beautiful Britain series takes the reader on a historical and scenic tour of Canterbury. Gordon Home discusses the Roman, Saxon, Danish, and Norman occupations of the area. He explores the Cathedral and the city of Canterbury. The story of the murder and subsequent sainthood of Thomas Becket is also retold. But, perhaps the most lovely of all are the stunning illustrations by Home himself. Eleven full color works of art depicting the beauty of Canterbury grace the pages of this special book.