The Abbot's House At Westminster (1911) - Joseph Armitage Robinson - Bog

The Abbot's House at Westminster is a historical novel by Joseph Armitage Robinson, first published in 1911. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Abbot John Islip, who was the last abbot of Westminster Abbey before the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII. The novel paints a vivid picture of life in the abbey during this turbulent period in English history. It explores the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the personal struggles of the characters. The story is told through the eyes of various characters, including Islip himself, as well as his friends and enemies.The Abbot's House at Westminster is a well-researched and engaging novel that brings to life a fascinating period in English history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Tudor era, or in the history of the Church in England.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.