Bøger af George Shaw Aitken

This fascinating volume explores the history and architecture of three Scottish abbeys: Arbroath, Balmerino, and Lindores. Featuring detailed descriptions and illustrations of each abbey's buildings and grounds, as well as information on their origins and religious significance, this book is a must-read for those interested in Scottish history and the evolution of religious architecture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Abbeys of Arbroath, Balmerino, and Lindores is a historical book written by George Shaw Aitken in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the three abbeys located in Scotland, namely Arbroath, Balmerino, and Lindores. The author delves into the history of each abbey, tracing their origins, construction, and eventual decline. The book is divided into three sections, each devoted to one of the abbeys. The first section covers Arbroath Abbey, which was founded in the 12th century and became one of the most important religious centers in Scotland. The author describes the architecture of the abbey, its role in Scottish history, and the events that led to its dissolution in the 16th century. The second section of the book focuses on Balmerino Abbey, which was founded in the 13th century by the Cistercian order. The author provides a detailed account of the abbey's founding, its growth and development, and its eventual downfall during the Scottish Reformation. The final section of the book covers Lindores Abbey, which was founded in the 12th century and became a center for the production of malt whisky. The author describes the architecture of the abbey, its role in the whisky industry, and the events that led to its eventual ruin. Overall, The Abbeys of Arbroath, Balmerino, and Lindores is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of three important religious institutions in Scotland. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, architecture, or religious studies.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.