A Historical Description Of The Metropolitical Church Of Christ, Canterbury (1783)

""A Historical Description Of The Metropolitical Church Of Christ, Canterbury"" is a book written by John Burnby and published in 1783. The book provides a detailed account of the history and architecture of the Canterbury Cathedral, which is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the most important religious buildings in England. The author describes the various stages of the cathedral's construction, from its beginnings in the 7th century to the additions made in the 18th century. He also discusses the various religious and political events that took place within the cathedral's walls, including the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170. The book includes illustrations and diagrams of the cathedral's layout and features, as well as descriptions of the various tombs, monuments, and artworks located within the building. Overall, ""A Historical Description Of The Metropolitical Church Of Christ, Canterbury"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of one of England's most iconic religious landmarks.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.