Annales Cestrienses

Annales Cestrienses: Or Chronicle Of The Abbey Of S. Werburg, At Chester (1887) is a historical book written by Richard Copley Christie. The book is a chronicle that covers the history of the Abbey of S. Werburg in Chester, England from its foundation in the 7th century to the dissolution of the monastery in the 16th century. The author has collected and translated various documents, charters, and records from the archives of the abbey to provide a detailed account of the religious and social life of the monks and the people of Chester during the medieval period. The book also includes a discussion of the architecture and art of the abbey. This authoritative and comprehensive account of the Abbey of S. Werburg is an essential reference for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of medieval 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.