English Monasteries

English Monasteries by A. Hamilton Thompson delves into the history and architecture of monastic life in medieval England. The book provides a comprehensive overview of various religious orders including Benedictines Cluniacs Carthusians and more. It explores the growth and decline of monasticism the daily life of monks and nuns and the unique features of conventual churches and cloisters. The author also discusses the influence of monasticism on society the suppression of monasteries and the remains and ruins of these religious buildings. The book highlights the importance of monastic history and art in understanding the medieval period.