How Long to Read The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral

How Long Does it Take to Read The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 14 minutes to read The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral by R Willis

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Since the arrival of Augustine in Kent in 597, Canterbury has been the very heart of the Church in England. The Saxon cathedral, much enlarged over the years, burnt down in 1067. Its replacement suffered a similar fate in 1174, to be rebuilt again. As a result, the modern visitor is presented with a confusing historical patchwork which needs some explanation. Eadmer the singer was an eyewitness to the demolition of the Anglo-Saxon cathedral and the construction of the new one by Archbishop Lanfranc. He also describes the building of Conrad's 'glorious choir' at the time of Archbishop Anselm. Gervase of Canterbury likewise describes the destruction of Lanfranc's church by fire in 1174 and the rebuilding by William of Sens and English William. Professor Willis connects these and other sources, such as William of Malmesbury and Matthew Paris, to his own acute observations, creating a vivid impression of the Saxon, Norman and later cathedral. The text is interspersed with many superb wood engravings which, in many cases, offer a clarity which is hard to achieve with photography.Robert Willis (1800-1875) was Jacksonian Professor of natural and experimental philosophy at the University of Cambridge and lecturer in applied mechanics at the Metropolitan School of Science, Jermyn Street, London. He brought a new scientific rigour (but also an artistic eye) to the fields of archaology and architectural history.

How long is The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral?

The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral by R Willis is 188 pages long, and a total of 48,504 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 25 minutes to read The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral aloud.

What Reading Level is The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral?

The Architectural History of Canterbury Cathedral is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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